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New web hub, learning and professional development resources now available for Yukon early childhood educators
New professional development opportunities are now available to Yukon early childhood educators, including a $500 bursary to further training and skill development.
School bus routes available for 2022-23 school year
School bus routes in Whitehorse for the 2022-23 school year have been finalized and are now available online.
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of signing the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the Yukon
Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care grows our economy, allows more women to enter the workforce and gives children the best start in life.
Government shares progress update on Safer Schools Action Plan
The Government of Yukon provides progress update on action plan to improve safety in schools.
Whitehorse’s Catholic secondary school renamed
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School is the new name of the school previously known as Vanier Catholic Secondary School.
The Government of Yukon takes next steps in long-term Whitehorse school replacement plan
École Whitehorse Elementary School, the oldest school in Whitehorse, will be replaced with a new, modern facility.
Yukon schools and First Nations receive $300,000 for student attendance projects
A total of $300,000 in financial support from the Victoria Gold Yukon Student Encouragement Society’s Every Student, Every Day fund has been awarded to 30 Yukon projects to support
Yukon school calendar dates finalized for 2022–23
The Government of Yukon has finalized school calendar dates for all Yukon schools for the 2022 –23 school year.
Accelerated education pathways for early childhood educators
The Government of Yukon and Government of Canada are launching a new Professional Diploma Pathway program at Yukon University.
Yukon First Nations Wildfire’s Warrior Program to provide First Nation youth with critical skills and experiences
Yukon First Nations Wildfire and the Government of Yukon has launched the Warrior Program that prepares participants to be workforce ready.