The community of Watson Lake

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Wood sign that reads Welcome to Watson Lake, Gateway to the Yukon, incorporated 1984

Watson Lake is situated on the Alaska Highway, in the southeastern corner of Yukon near the border with British Columbia. The territory's third largest community, Watson Lake is home to the Liard First Nation and is also within the Traditional Territory of the Kaska people.

Watson Lake is home to the famous sign-post forest, the incredible Northern Lights Space and Science Centre, and the gateway to the exciting history and breathtaking scenery of Yukon. The community offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors, including watching the incredible aurora borealis illuminate the night sky with dancing displays of colour.

Why study at Watson Lake Campus?

The Watson Lake Campus plays a dynamic role actively pursuing partnerships in education to fulfill the needs of the community. These relationships with the local First Nations as well as many community organizations guide the campus along the pathways to student success.

The campus offers distance learning courses, community access to computers and internet, and provides space for community meetings and events,

Upcoming courses available in Watson Lake

Dive deep into the principles of personal efficiency and discover the skill sets and attitudes that can dramatically boost your productivity. Learn why multi-tasking is a myth and how setting long-term goals can enhance your short-term effectiveness.

Legislation mandates that all individuals involved in transporting dangerous goods acquire the essential skills and knowledge covered in this comprehensive course.

Maintain compliance with current WHMIS training requirements and protect yourself against controlled products and hazardous materials in the workplace. This course equips participants with essential knowledge to read and interpret labels, identifiers, and safety data sheets (SDS).

Administrative assistants play a key role in most office environments.

This 18hr course will give you an intensive introduction to heavy lifting. Learn how to lift with cranes, hoists and wire rope while exploring different types of slings, their uses and proper storage.

Supportive distance learning in Watson Lake

Distance learning, or online learning, provides students with access to class instruction over the Internet, rather than in a classroom.

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Programs offered via distance learning

 

Contact us

Michelle Collins

Community Adult Education Coordinator, Watson Lake

Community Education and Development - Southern

Location

Box 336, 210 Robert Campbell Highway
Watson Lake, Y0A 1C0

Campus  hours

Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-4pm
Closed for lunch 12-1pm

Where to find us