Program
Industrial Sewing
A six-month paid training program to learn industrial sewing and gain work experience in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Learn in the heart of our sewing workshop
You learn on the job by helping make textile products for Petites-Mains clients. With support from our team, you become familiar with industrial sewing machines and the different stages of production.
As you work on different projects, you develop your precision, independence and confidence, preparing you for a career in Québec’s textile industry.
Duration: 6 months
Training: Paid
Approach: Hands-on learning in a real workplace
Support: Personalized guidance and job search assistance
During the program, you’ll develop practical industrial sewing skills:
Sewing techniques
- Use industrial sewing machines.
- Create different types of seams and assemble fabric pieces.
- Finish textile products.
Working in a Sewing Workshop
- Follow instructions and production steps.
- Check the quality of your work.
- Organize your workstation and follow safety rules.
- Work with other members of the team.
Throughout the program, you’ll take part in group workshops and information sessions about Québec society, the job market and different aspects of everyday life.
These sessions help you find your bearings, ask questions and connect with other participants.
Personalized Support
A support counsellor offers guidance tailored to your situation, needs and career goals. She can also help you navigate different steps so you can move forward with confidence.
Support in Finding Lasting Employment
Our employment specialist supports you in your job search and can connect you with our network of employer partners.
The goal is to help you find a job that matches your skills and build a lasting place in the workforce.
- Permanent residence, citizenship or accepted refugee status.
- 18 to 55 years old
- No income or receiving social assistance.
- Applicants must be ready to complete an intensive program and enter the workforce afterward.
Required skills:
- Basic computer skills: Internet, Word and Excel
- Advanced proficiency in French
- Functional proficiency in English
- Duration: 26 weeks.
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for a total of 35 hours per week.
- Participants are paid minimum wage.
- Participants have priority access to childcare spaces at CPE Le Royaume des Petites-Mains.
Interested in Joining the Program?
Our team can answer your questions about the program, review your eligibility with you and guide you through the registration process.
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