Under the Education Act, the Department of Education is responsible for delivering accessible and quality education to Yukon learners. We work closely with our partners in education, including Yukon First Nations, and school communities to develop and improve our programs and practices.
Services and information
Latest news
Apprenticeship Excellence Awards celebrates graduates in trades
November 27, 2023
This year’s awards celebrated the graduations of 141 apprentices, representing 22 different trades.
Government of Yukon begins review of Child Care Act
November 20, 2023
Public engagement will begin November 27 to inform changes to the Act.
What We Heard report available for Whitehorse schools capital planning engagement
November 2, 2023
Results of public engagement on Whitehorse schools capital planning are now available in a What We Heard report.
Minister responsible
Jeanie McLean
Legislative Assembly profile
Email:
[email protected]
Phone number:
867-393-7492
Fax number :
1- 867-393-7135
This unit provides apprenticeship training for all trade areas.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5298
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5298
Fax number:
867-667-8555
Staff directory
Works to engage and build trust among our partners in education: parents, students, school councils, Yukon First Nations and the public. Areas of responsibility include strategic communications planning, media relations, website management, issues management, advertising, publications and liaising with school councils.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5701
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5701
Provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum and assessment support and training for Yukon educators and schools.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5609
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5609
Fax number:
867-393-6339
Provides executive management for the department.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5126
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5126
Fax number:
867-393-6254
The Early Learning and Child Care Unit delivers programs and provides services that help:
- families with young children and infants;
- early learning and child care programs; and
- current and future early childhood educators.
These services include the Yukon Early Learning and Child Care Funding Program as well as child care subsidies.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-3492
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
3492
Focuses on building productive relationships with Yukon First Nations, the Council of Yukon First Nations, the First Nations Education Commission, and other stakeholders of Yukon First Nations. This branch develops and implements Yukon First Nations curriculum, resources, program delivery, training, evaluation and increased levels of cultural inclusion in Yukon schools.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-456-6752
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
6752
Fax number:
867-393-6339
Provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 French education curriculum, assessment and cultural support through the following programs: French Immersion, Intensive French, Core French and Option plus.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8237
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8237
Fax number:
867-393-6366
Provides a full range of human resource management programs and services to the Department of Education including support and guidance to departmental managers and supervisors.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-393-7132
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
7132
Fax number:
867-667-8556
Responsible for developing programs and support for adult learners, job seekers and employers and providing support for service organizations seeking to strengthen Yukon’s labour market. This includes consultation under the Labour Market Framework for Yukon, programs delivered to support the Canada-Yukon Labour Market Development and Workforce Development Agreements, Yukon’s Community Training Fund, and initiatives in adult literacy and labour mobility.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5906
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5906
This branch handles the management and operation of Yukon schools from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and those in apprenticeships and training programs. This includes the staffing and operation of public schools in Yukon, services and learning supports for students, student financial assistance, and apprenticeship qualifications.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5068
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5068
Fax number:
867-393-6339
Administers a variety of programs to help pay for post-secondary education, including Yukon Grant, Student Training Allowance, Yukon Excellence Awards, Canada Student Loans and Grants, and a variety of scholarships.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5929
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5929
Fax number:
867-667-8555
The Student Support Services unit delivers services to students with special needs. This unit covers areas such as psychological services, speech language programs, occupational therapy, sensory impairments, social and emotional support and positive behaviour intervention support.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-8000
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
8000
Fax number:
867-393-6423
Student Training and Employment Program is a job experience program which offers a wage subsidy to Yukon employers who can provide Yukon post-secondary students with an opportunity to gain practical and relevant work experience in their chosen field of study.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5927
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5927
Fax number:
867-667-8555
This unit provides transportation to and from school for students.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-667-5172
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5172
Fax number:
867-667-8243
Provides certification needed by teachers to apply for a teaching position in Yukon schools.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-471-0921
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
0921
Recruits certified educators for teaching positions in Yukon schools.
Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
867-393-7132
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
7132
Fax number:
867-667-5435
View the Education organizational structure.
Phone:
867-667-5141
Toll-free phone:
1-800-661-0408
extension
5141