Trade School Registration

Registering a Trade School with the Government of Yukon

Who Can Register?

Any trade school:

• physically located in the Yukon
• offering training in an occupation as determined by the Registrar
• having a person physically in the Yukon for the duration of the operation or registration of the school.

Why Register?

Attract Students

Registering with the Government of Yukon is a necessary step to attract students funded by Human Resources Development Canada.

Under the Employment Insurance legislation, Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) will provide financial support to individuals attending REGISTERED private sector training institutions or public institutions.

Hence, registration provides greater opportunity for students to receive financial support and assist in attracting students.

Protection of Credibility

Registering with the Government of Yukon gives institutions the ability to say: "100% guaranteed."

Not all private sector training centres offer legitimate training or operate from stable financial bases. These schools destroy the credibility of private institutions in general and may reduce the potential for legitimate operators to grow solid businesses.

Public Awareness

Registered trade schools will be included in the Government of Yukon web site and will link to the school's home page.

How to Register

Download the application package  and submit the necessary documents to the Registrar.

The process is intended to be straightforward. Trade schools will not have to duplicate the registration process if already registered under another governing body, act or legislation either of Yukon or Canada but must submit proof to that effect.

Why the Fees?

Bond

The bond, or irrevocable letter of credit, is for the purpose of securing the performance of contracts entered into by the operator of a trade school relating to the delivery of programs of occupational instruction and the fulfillment of the obligations imposed by the regulations.

Training Completion Trust Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide for the completion of training of students if the school, program or course offered by the school ceases to exist or the operator becomes insolvent.

Exemption from Fees

Duplicate fees are not required

Any trade school that must register and comply with another governing body, act or legislation either of Yukon or Canada, are not required to pay duplicate fees to register with the Government of Yukon.

Grandparenting

Any trade school in existence and operating in Yukon on September 12, 2000 and currently under the same ownership as on September 12, 2000 are exempt from the Bond and Training Completion Trust Fund Fees. An annual registration fee is still required unless it is a duplicate fee (see above).

Labour Market Programs and Services
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: (867) 667-5131
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5131
Fax: (867) 667-8555

contact.education
@gov.yk.ca