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Executive Council Office
Youth Directory
Programs and Services
Programs and Services – Education
- targeted on-site literacy training
- free one-to-one tutoring
- free tutor training course
- learning centre
- library
- computer lab
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Description:: Apprenticeship combines supervised, on-the-job training with classroom instruction at a technical institute. In Yukon, you can train as an apprentice in 48 different trades. You can also be registered as an apprentice while you are still in high school or if you are in other programs and working in a trade on a part-time or seasonal basis. For more information on apprenticing in Yukon, visit the Apprenticeship Training & Tradesperson Qualifications webpage. Contact: : Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications Phone: (867)667-5298 |
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Description:: On the spot writing and critiques of science fiction and mystery. Contact: : Call Jessica: 867-667-3566 |
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Description:: This program is a collaborative effort between the Youth Achievement Centre (YAC) and the Department of Education. Youth at YAC who are unable to attend school for various reasons may be interested in connecting with a teacher a few times a week or working towards a plan to reintegrate into school.
Contact: : Youth Achievement Centre |
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Description:: Each year in the spring we celebrate Education Week, a special time to highlight education in the territory. For a list of programs and activities for Education Week held by Yukon Schools, Non-profit organizations, and Government of Yukon, visit the Education Week website. Contact: : Communications Coordinator phone: (867)393-7102 |
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Description:: When there is no senior grade secondary school in a community, parents can apply to have their children stay at the 38-bed Gadzoosdaa Student Residence in Whitehorse and attend either F.H. Collins Secondary School or Vanier Catholic Secondary School. For more information, visit the Gadzoosdaa Student Residence webpage. Contact: : Peter Cassidy, Housemaster phone: 867-667-8067 |
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Description:: Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to come to Ottawa and work as Pages in the House of Commons. Pages have the opportunity to learn about the House of Commons while witnessing the legislative process first hand. For more information on the Page program, visit the program webpage. Contact: : If you are interested in applying to the House of Commons Page Program, please note that application forms and additional information are available online and with high school or CEGEP guidance counselors during the annual October to December recruitment cycle. |
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Description:: The Labour Market Programs & Services Unit works with community organizations to promote literacy and deliver relevant training. A wide variety of literacy activities and programs have been developed. For more information, visit the Literacy Program webpage. Contact: : Labour Market Programs and Services phone: (867)667-5131 |
Music, Art, Drama, Dance (MAD) Program
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Description:: Through MAD, students hoping to go on to careers in theatre and performing arts will develop skills and attributes that will enable them to take part in any theatre or performing arts program in North America. Those hoping to participate in community theatre on an amateur level will also find MAD good preparation. For more information, talk to your guidance counsellor or check out the online application form. Contact: : Wood Street Centre: (867)667-8413 |
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Description:: Science Horizons is an internship program through which the government gives money to employers to hire young graduates with an environmental (or related) background. Participants in this program gain valuable work experience through mentoring and coaching by experienced scientists and program managers. For more information, visit the Science Horizons webpage. Contact: : Science Horizons Youth Internship Program |
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Description:: If you're in Grade 11 or 12, have high marks and are interested in science, business or technology, you could be eligible for this program. Participants take part in a summer camp at a university outside the territory, then they come back and apply their skills in a work placement for three weeks. For more information on the Shad Valley program, visit their website. Contact: : Advanced Education phone: (867)667-5131 |
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Description:: Skills Canada Yukon promotes trades and technology career options for youth through skills clubs, skills development workshops, skills competitions and other events throughout Whitehorse and all the Yukon communities. Contact: : 103 Platinum Road |
Skookum Jim Friendship Centre - After School Tutoring Program
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Description:: The Skookum Jim Friendship Centre’s After School Tutoring Program helps Aboriginal high school students bridge the transition from elementary to high school, rural to urban schools and provides after school assistance for high school students with special emphasis on those students with learning differences. Contact: : 3159 Third Ave. |
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Description:: Five programs provide financial help to Yukon post-secondary students. These include the Yukon Grant, Student Training Allowance, Yukon Excellence Awards, Canada Student Loan programs and a variety of scholarships and bursaries. Contact: : Box 2703 |
Student Transcripts and Records Request
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Description:: Current and former students can access copies of their official Transcript of Grades, and/or their student records. Fill out an online transcript request form
Contact: : Coordinator of Student Information & Assessment phone: 867-667-3707 |
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Description:: Summer school courses are available for secondary students who have not successfully completed a course and for students who want to strengthen their skills in core subjects. For more information, visit the Department of Education Summer School webpage. Contact: : Shirley MacDonald |
Woodworking - Youth Achievement Centre
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Description:: Woodworking offers a positive, structured environment for hands-on skill development. This program works best for youth who are available to participate for at least six consecutive weeks, and is offered as a co-ed day or after-school program. Work schedules are designed to fit the needs and abilities of individual participants, with time commitments from one half-day per week up to four days per week. Contact: : Youth Achievement Centre |
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Description:: YesNet is an online network for Yukon students and teachers. For more information, please visit the YesNet website.
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Description:: The Youth Leadership Training Workshop is held every July. Up to 50 youth from around Yukon travel to Whitehorse to learn leadership skills and activities to share with the youth in their communities.
Contact: : Gord Kurzynski, Manager Phone: (867)667-8213 Drop in to our office: |
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Description: Students have the opportunity to meet with the premier and other party leaders, as well as media. The students debate subjects in the Legislative Assembly. Contact: Email: yla@gov.yk.ca |
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Description:: Offers credited and community courses and programs to local communities. For information about the college, community campuses, distance education and more, please visit the Yukon College website. Contact: : Phone: (867)668-8329 |
Yukon College Summer Kids' Camps
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Description:: Yukon College offers weekly camps throughout the summer that give 8 to 13-year-olds a chance to explore computing or science, while participating in a wide variety of daily recreational activities. For more information, please visit the Yukon College Camps webpage. Contact: : 500 College Dr. Summer Kids' Camps |
Yukon Development Education Centre (YDEC)
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Description:: YDEC's mission is to help Yukoners learn about social justice and international development issues. Interested in work or travel overseas? Start with YDEC to find out about volunteer opportunities in the developing world! For more information, please visit the YDEC website. Contact: : Box 31701 |
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Description:: The Yukon Learn Society has been helping adults 16 years and over to improve their literacy skills for over 25 years. Programs and resources include: For more information, check out www.yukonlearn.com. Contact: : 107 Main Street Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
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Description:: The Yukon Literacy Coalition is a Yukon-wide literacy organization that is community governed and committed to supporting and encouraging literacy in all the languages of the Yukon. For more information, please visit the YLC website. Contact: : 207 - 200 Main Street |
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Description:: Yukon public libraries provide books, audiovisual materials and other resources to meet the needs of Yukoners of all ages. Contact: : Government of Yukon |
