Whitehorse Correctional Centre

A Helping Hand to Acquire New Skills

Part of rehabilitation for Whitehorse Correctional Centre inmates involves getting a helping hand to acquire new skills thanks to the Community Training Funds.

Whitehorse Correctional Centre Campus (a branch of Yukon College) offered a wide array of programming this year thanks to funding provided by the Department of Education and its Community Training Fund.

A total of 38 students took courses in initial attack firefighting, small engine repair, welding, computer fundamentals, and traffic control. Many of the students were very appreciative that these courses were available at WCC since it provided them the opportunity to explore, develop, and hone their skills. These skills will be an asset to their community, help them to improve future employment prospects, and potentially reduce rates of recidivism.

Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5455
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5455
Fax: (867) 667-8555

david.power@gov.yk.ca