Capacity Development Policy Update

A revised Capacity Development Policy was approved in December 2025. This page summarizes what has changed and how the updates affect childcare, education, training, and employment supports.

What Changed?

Childcare & Early Learning

• Parents and caregivers no longer need to complete a Yukon Health and Social Services Childcare Subsidy application to access C/TFN childcare supports.
• The Haa YatxʼI Subsidy Application Procedure section has been removed, as it was tied to the external application requirement that no longer applies.
• Hours of operation for childcare services have changed and are now 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, replacing the previous hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Late pick-up time has been adjusted. Pick-up is now expected by 4:00 PM, rather than 4:45 PM.

Education, Training & Student Supports

• The policy no longer includes an automatic consequence that withheld a student’s living allowance if they did not contact the Education Employment Training Officer by the 15th of each month.
• Monthly travel support has increased from $360 to $400, reflecting rising travel costs.
• Tutoring support has changed. There is no longer a tutor on staff; however, requests for tutoring support may still be submitted and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Education funding limits have been clarified and expanded, allowing for up to 10 years of total funded study, with undergraduate and graduate education now combined in a single table.
• Eligibility for programs of study has been clarified:
  • Heavy Equipment Operator programs are now explicitly listed as not eligible for funding.
  • Programs delivered by non-accredited institutions may now be considered on a case-by-case basis, rather than being automatically ineligible.

Clothing, Graduation & Employment Supports

• The Winter Clothing Allowance will increase from $350 to $400, effective September 2026. Until then, the current rate remains in place.
• The staff role referenced in the Graduation Incentive section has been updated from “Education Programs and Services Coordinator” to “Education Manager”, reflecting current staffing titles.
• The Work Gear Emergency Loan has been updated to remove the previous two-week limitation, allowing individuals greater flexibility when accessing employment-related gear support.
• The Heavy Equipment Operator Certification section now clearly states that applicants who are not approved will receive a written decision and information about possible alternative funding sources.

Committees & Governance

• The Education Advisory Committee (EAC) has been formally renamed Atwuskóowugaa Yoo Kutuwashéek (AYK), meaning “We Are Continuously Searching for Knowledge.” All references in the policy now reflect this name.

Questions?

For more information or to discuss how these updates relate to your situation, please contact the Capacity Development Department.