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

Learn how to work with fall protection equipment in this intensive, one-day course. Gain exposure to multiple protection systems and regulations as you explore how to inspect and properly care for specialized equipment designed to keep you safe!

Learn how to work with fall protection equipment in this intensive, one-day course. Gain exposure to multiple protection systems and regulations as you explore how to inspect and properly care for specialized equipment designed to keep you safe!

Learn how to work with fall protection equipment in this intensive, one-day course. Gain exposure to multiple protection systems and regulations as you explore how to inspect and properly care for specialized equipment designed to keep you safe!

Contrary to common perception, conflicts are not solely negative encounters. This two-day course is designed to present and help develop the skills necessary to effectively resolve conflicts and attain mutually beneficial outcomes.

New 2-day format

Proposals are persuasive documents used to apply for funding or grants. Non-profit organizations and business owners alike use proposals to secure investment in their goals, projects, and missions.

This 24-hour course is designed to give students the knowledge & skills to operate equipment fitted with air brake systems and to maintain that system in a safe operating condition.

Operating commercial vehicles requires special knowledge and skill. This 12-hour, theory-based course will give drivers an awareness of the duties and responsibilities of professional drivers.

This 12-hour course provides the knowledge necessary for those wishing to challenge the Yukon Government’s Motor Vehicles’ Class 4 Written Test. Format includes classroom, introduction to short bus and simulator.

This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to an emergency, to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness.

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