Cégep de Baie-Comeau is a CEGEP in Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada. Cégep de Baie-Comeau, a pre-university and technical college, is affiliated with ACCC, and CCAA. Mission The mission of Baie-Comeau Cégep is to provide students diversified, high quality training in higher education, to engage in research and to contribute to social, cultural and economic development. The vision is to be recognized as a leader in economic development, social and cultural development in support of their mission and expertise. History The college traces its origins to the merger of several institutions which became public ones in 1967, when the Québec system of CÉGEPs was created. Programs The Province of Quebec awards a Diploma of Collegial Studies for two types of programs: two years of pre-university studies or three years of vocational (technical) studies. The pre-university programs, which take two years to complete, cover the subject matters which roughly correspond to the additional year of high school given elsewhere in Canada in preparation for a chosen field in university. The technical programs, which take three-years to complete, applies to students who wish to pursue a skill trade. In addition Continuing education and services to business are provided. See also Higher education in Quebec References External links Cégep de Baie-Comeau Website Buildings and structures in Baie-Comeau Baie-Comeau Buildings and structures in Côte-Nord Education in Côte-Nord Colleges in Quebec