Who Our Customers Are

Canadian Trainco has serviced over 40,000 companies and organizations ranging from small private facilities to large manufacturing corporations and everyone in between. Think of just about any large organization or corporation and we have probably trained them, or at least their closest competitor. Our customers include:

Who Our Students Are

From the novice who is just learning the job to experienced multi-craft technician and degreed engineers, Canadian Trainco has trained them all. There are many dozens of job titles that represent Canadian Trainco students, but all get the education they need as our expert instructors are trained to read the people in the class, identify their purposes for being there, and then teach to the individual students’ levels and needs, even among a diverse audience. Students come from a wide variety of industries, skill-levels, company sizes, and job titles, so if you're not certain you will fit into our classes, don't worry - you will - as long as you have an interest in learning.

What Students Think of Canadian Trainco

“High Quality” – “Practical” – “Real World” – “Easy to Understand” – “Comprehensive” – “Efficient” – “Excellent Instructors” – “Unique & Lively” – “Concern for Safety” – “Career Enhancing” – “For all Levels of Students”

High Quality

"One of the best courses I have attended…over the last 25 years."
Gary Danielson - Stationary Engineer - California Department of Corrections

"The best seminar I have ever been to."
Tom Strotman - Park Maintenance - City of Midwest City

"… much better than the (competitors) class I took."
Ronald Sharpnack - Equipment Maintenance Elect. - Subase Bangor - U.S. Navy

"… best course I have taken. Great hands on."
David Landry - Maintenance Mechanic - Silpro Corp

"Don't know how the class could be any better."
Mark McClannon - Maintenance Supervisor - Miller Desk

"…will recommend to my colleagues"
Mike Tseng - Engineer - King County DNR/WTD

"…best we've ever had… positive comments from all my men…Thank you."
David Young - University of Northern Texas

"I don't think (your seminar) can be any better than it already is."
Kirk P. Cryer - Electrical Dept. Supervisor - Southeastern Water and Sewer Co.

"I highly recommend this course to others."
Jack Robinson - Maintenance Technician II - Smurfit Stone Container

Practical

"… the most practical course I have ever taken…this seminar was excellent!"
Jim Monteith - Director Of Maintenance - Govham House

"Excellent practical knowledge. I would highly recommend to others."
Kshamip Soni - Project Engineer - Watson Laboratories

"… an eye opening, practical, real world experience."
Michael Redig - Office/Field Engineer - The Covello Group, Inc

"Practical application for my regular daily work"
Bart Taylor - M/O Manager - Soulsbyville School

"…clear…incredible instructor, excellent hands on, real and practical."
Aineah Ayekha - Maintenance Technician - Valvue Sewer District

"…looking forward to putting my newly learned knowledge to practical use."
Joe Peters - Pipefitter - Madioah Army Medical Center

"It's the most practical seminar I've been to … very comprehensive."
Donovan Goble - HVACR - Ashland, Inc.

Real World

"Learned to apply … to real life situations"
Michael Taylor - Elec/Instr Tech - LaFourche Sugars

"Lot's of real world experience kept the class interesting."
Scott Tennant - Drafting Tech - Corhart Refractories

"Equipment used was real world."
Sal Santangelo - Facility Manager - Bodycotte

"…great discussions of real on the job type situations."
Daniel Williams - Maintenance Supervisor - Mount Hermon Assoc.

"…will help me in my real day-to-day operations…excellent course…great presentation…"
Robin Curry - EG&G Technical Services

"The "real world" experience…was #1."
Gil Escalera - Electronic Technician - Metropolitan Water District

"…instructor has lots of (real world) experience - I wish I had this training 25 years ago. I'm still taking notes!"
Jim Chesley - Power Plant Operator - Benton PUD

Easy to Understand

"Clear and concise…"
Luis Medina - Systems Engineer - Covance Laboratories

"…easy to understand…"
Ted Huyett - Mgr. EH&S - PPG Industries

"Explained with good examples and exercises."
Adam Ransick - Test Engineer - Rolls Royce

"…easy to understand - who said old dogs can't learn new tricks?"
Hayden Walker - Pipefitter - VA Medical Center

"…clear and informative…"
James Bordelon - Mechanic - International Matex Tank Terminals

"… easy to understand, answered all questions."
Robert Voudry - Mechanical Technician - Tyco Healthcare

"…very clear and precise, not over our heads."
David Daniels - Maintenance Supervisor - Hunting Oilfield

"…a true learning experience."
Marty King - Engineer / Boiler Op. - St. Anthony Medical Center

Comprehensive

"Left with "zero" questions…answered them all. I strongly recommend!"
Lorenzo Razo - Journeyman Electrician - Hill AFB

"Large volumes of information in an understandable manner"
Kelly Thomas - Electrician - Western Air Defense Sector, McCord AFB

"… a wealth of new knowledge."
Richard D. Phillips - Facility Electrician - Delphi Delco

" All question answered… great depth of information. Time and money well spent."
Robert L. Ecklund - Process tech. - Essilor Of America

"All aspects were well covered. I am a happy camper."
Ron Diede - Maintenance Tech. - Northern OR Regional Correctional Facility

"… explained everything very thoroughly."
Andrew Budzik - Maintenance- Smurfit Stone Container

"…learned everything I wanted to know."
Ian Derstler - Maintenance - Nichia American

"Comprehensive, complete. I'll be back!"
Paul J. Lorona - Electronics Tech. II - Metropolitan Water Dist. of So. CA

Efficient

"…learned more in 2 days than I thought possible - great stuff."
Glen Robey - Sr. Facilities Analyst - Verizon Wireless

"…learned more in 2 days than in a week (of other training courses), very good class."
Sherwin R Kendall - Maintenance - Weyerhaeuser

"…learned more from this class than from 4 years of experience!"
Peter F. Scott - Maintenance Tech. - B/E Aerospace

"…learned more in 2 days than I realized possible"
Jan Holloway - Director, Buildings and Grounds - Finger Lakes CC

"…learned more in (this) 2 day class than a week of on the job training."
Ondre Schoensee - Grounds Keeper - Oswego School District

"…learned much more than I expected for a short (2 day) class…well worth coming to."
Ray Giles - Journeyman Electrician - Dallas Water Utilities

Excellent Instructors

"Instructor (is) best I've ever seen."
Randy Bennett - Maintenance Tech II - COBB Energy

"…instructor has tremendous experience"
Jeff Healy - Lead Tech - Anne Arundel County Public Schools

"Great instructor!"
David Zachary - Puget Sound Energy

"… a natural teacher … not a minute was wasted."
Michelle LeMoine - Sr. Marketing Rep. - United Illuminating

"Good instruction … excellent instructor!"
Callie Cain - Maint. Associate - NGK Spark Plugs

"… knowledgeable and entertaining."
Gail Hochhalter - Project Manager - Multnomah County

"…outstanding speaker…"
Marty King - Engineer / Boiler Op. - St. Anthony Medical Center

"Instructor easily answer(ed) all questions, very current knowledge too."
Mark Livsey - Environmental Scientist - ATC Associates

"… instructor showed a lot of enthusiasm and knowledge. Excellent!"
Tom McNeal - Plant Operator - GBRA

"Instructor could not have been any better. Best I have (seen). Thank you!"
Max Baker - Electrician - MSD Columbia

Unique & Lively

"…interesting and fun!"
Dan Drohan - Plant Operator - Winter Park Water & Sanitation

"Excellent class and very unique!"
Chuck Kvenvold - Maint. Mechanic - The Dannon Company

"Interesting!"
James Sanchez - Electrician - IC&R

"No sleeping in this class!"
Tom Onuschak - Eastwood Printing

"..a pleasure to learn…Thank you."
Wayne R. Morrissette - Maintenance - Z-Tech

"I appreciate the fact that you are not pushing any products - just information."
Terry Blackwell - Maintenance Tech. Support - Clackamas County Facilities

"Took the mystery out of (electricity) for me. Excellent."
Jay Jansen - Maintenance Technician - Precor Inc.

"… fun and informative."
Jim Iler - Maintenance Supervisor - ComSource Oklahoma

"…passionate teaching…"
Rene Erickson - Electrical Supervisor - City of Burbank Water & Power

"… straightforward and no bull …"
Glen A. Butler - SPS - FPLE

Concern for Safety

"… could save my life and others."
John Violette - Mechanic / Boiler Operator - Hollingsworth and Vose

"A new world has opened up, and I have learned how to do it safely."
Jeffrey Zamacona - Maintenance Technician - Sausalito- Marin City Sanitary District

"…learned there are no shortcuts when working with electricity."
Nike Ramirez - Sr. Facilities Engineer - Spirent Communicationcs

"Major wake-up!"
Randy Schmidt - Plant Operator II - CWW

"… (gained) a sense of confidence I didn't have when I came in."
Philip Walko - Operator - Northern Westchester Joint Water Works

"We've had some very specific troubles that I now feel confident about solving."
Hank Agostini - HVACR - Cuesta College

Career Enhancing

"…class really opened up my mind."
Benny Guzman - Eastern NM University

"I needed this training 25 years ago. I wish my sons could have this training early in their lives."
Jim Chesley - Power Plant Manager - Benton PUD

"…helped address a … problem …(that) will more than pay for the cost of the course."
Keith Engel - Maintenance Manager - Ross Management Group

"… my troubleshooting abilities have reached a new level, along with my confidence."
Jim Meyer - HVAC Technician - City of Des Moines W.R.F.

"You have given me the ambition to finally take my masters licensing exam."
Ed Halavick - Electrical Engineer Designer - FKI Logistex

"… can't wait to apply (what I have learned) in the real world."
Keenen Howell - Plant Operator - Marriott

For all Levels of Students

"… invaluable, whether an apprentice or journeyman electrician."
Fabio A. Mancia, Jr. - Electrician - Oceanside Unified School District

"A great refresher with some new material too!"
Vincent Iglesias - Power Plant Maintenance - McCord AFB

"A+…everybody should come."
Gordon Hemphill, Jr. - P.M. Electrical - Storm Ruger

"Would recommend to all, even electricians."
Michael Redig - Office/Field Engineer - The Covello Group, Inc

"Excellent course for a new person or older trades person… a great refresher. Helped me!"
Steve Gray - Electrician - Furman University

"I would like to see my supervisors attend."
Ted Ingledoe - Maintenance - Quaker City Casting Inc.

"… explain(ed) things in a common way … for all levels to understand."
David Smigelski - Sr Maintenance Technician - Cooper Standard