Education
In collaboration with the Bois-Francs School Board, the school provides primary and secondary education within the Cité Écologique, enriching the standard curriculum with learning focused on environmental protection, the arts, and internships in local businesses. We also offer an organic home-based daycare service that combines nature-based activities with a variety of cognitive learning experiences.
At Cité Écologique, young adults hold a special place! They are encouraged to realize their full potential through a wide range of projects: international travel, training and involvement in local businesses, and the creation of eco-responsible and environmentally focused companies, among others.
After completing their secondary education, they are required to gain two years of experience within existing businesses to develop their organizational skills, expertise, sociability, and more. During this time, they can explore various fields and discover what suits them best. Many are later offered a position within the management of the ecovillage itself.
Examples of roles include:
Production manager in a company
Accounting position
Creative artist developing new products
Purchasing in various sectors
IT specialist
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They are also free to pursue higher education
Young adults are equally free to continue their studies at the institution of their choice or through distance learning.
Starting a new business is also an option—and many have done just that!
Here are a few inspiring examples:
Deuxième Chance – Unique clothing made from 100% recycled materials
Palettes Grandmont – Recovery, reuse, and recycling services in Québec
Respecterre – Eco-responsible clothing designed and made in Québec
Smart Energy – Installation of solar energy systems
CAP Éco-Communautaire – A non-profit offering training in sustainable development