About The Centre
Overview
Since 1988, The Centre for Skills Development & Training
has been a leading provider of quality career and workforce
development programs, products and services in Halton region and surrounding areas.
Our areas of specialty include academic and language skills
upgrading, career planning and development and pre-apprenticeship
trades and technology training.
We have also earned a reputation for excellence in the design
and delivery of high quality corporate development programs,
particularly in the areas of Soft Skills Training, Workplace
Communication, Supervisory/Managerial Skills Development
and Information Technology.
Our staff is committed to providing a warm, open and comfortable
learning environment and our programs are designed to give
our clients practical information including strategies, tactics,
tips and techniques that can be applied immediately to improve
their specific situations.
Our Mission
The Centre for Skills Development & Training is a leading provider of career and workforce development programs, products and services.
Our Vision
The Centre for Skills Development & Training will be one of the most effective centres of its kind in Canada by offering the highest accessible services that are designed to meet current and emerging market needs, balancing sources of increased revenue, and growing a vision-driven team.
Our Locations
We have sites providing a diverse range of services in Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Georgetown, Mississauga, and Malton. Contact us.
Our Leadership Team

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Kathy Mills,
Chief Administrative Officer |
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Nancy
Moore,
Senior Manager, Programs and Services |
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Barb Krukowski,
Senior Manager,
Languages and Operations |
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Lorna Hart,
Manager,
Corporate
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Dan Walker
IT Manager |
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Iqbal Merchant
Senior Controller |
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Maria McDonald
Manager,
Communications |
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Vivian Healy
Manager,
Office Services |
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Lisa Rizzato
Chief Accountant |
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Jane Ball
Executive Assistant to CAO |
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Chair and President
Wayne Joudrie
Director of Education,
Halton District
School Board |
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Treasurer
Steven Parfeniuk
Superintendent of
Business,
Halton District
School Board |
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Director
Kelly Hoey
Executive Director,
Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) |
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Director
Elaine Holding
Director,
Client Services
and Marketing,
SB Partners
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Director
Clive Hobson
Director,
Public Relations,
Yahoo! Canada |
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Director
Ron Harper
President,
Cogent Power Inc.
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Director
Gerry Ockenden
Trustee,
Halton District
School Board |
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