Adult Education & Vocational Training

Western Québec coordinates quality education in five adult education and vocational studies centres. All centres provide quality English-language education over an immense and diverse territory which covers the Outaouais, Pontiac and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions.

Do you know what your next career move will be? Discover our Vocational Training programs here.

Are you interested in finishing high school or do you just want to take a few classes? Get Adult Education information on this page.

Western Québec Career Centre

100, chemin Frank Robinson
Gatineau, Québec J9H 4A6

819 684-1770
Website: wqcc.wqsb.qc.ca
Email: wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca

 

Western Québec Continuing Education Centre – Val-d’Or

980, 7e rue,
Val d’Or, Québec J9P 3P8

valdoradulteducation.com

Pontiac Continuing Education Centre

89 rue Centre
Shawville, Québec J0X 2Y0

819 647-5605
Email: aepontiac@wqsb.qc.ca

Maniwaki Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre

265, rue Hill, Maniwaki
Québec J9E 2G8

819 449-1731
Email: aemaniwaki@wqsb.qc.ca
Website: maniwakiwoodland.westernquebec.ca

Hull Adult Education Centre

185, rue Archambault
Gatineau, Québec J8Y 5E3

819 595-1226
hulladulteducationcentre.com

Email: aehull@wqsb.qc.ca

  • Hull Adult Education Centre

    Hull Adult Education Centre

    The Hull Adult Education Centre offers courses that allow students to complete their High School education, acquire academic upgrades, complete required prerequisites for vocational training or collegial studies. HAEC focuses on student success and preparedness.

    185, rue Archambault
    Gatineau, Québec J8Y 5E3

    819 595-1226
    hulladulteducationcentre.com

    Email: aehull@wqsb.qc.ca

    Centre Director:
    Scott Cavers

    Academics

    • English
    • Math
    • French
    • Physical Science
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Biology
    • History
    • Geography
    • Career Choice & Job Search
    • Computers
    • Literacy
    • Photoshop & Web design
    • Economics

    Services

    • Cafeteria
    • Guidance Counselling
    • Gym activities
    • Student assemblies
    • Complementary Services
    • Individualized instruction
    • Breakfast Program
    • English Second Language Courses at night
    • Math Courses at night
    • Admission and Equivalency Exams Offered. GDT, SSET and GED’s
    • Part time and Full time studies
    • Orientation Services
    • Remind App to keep students up to date on current events

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Very active Student Council
    • Intra-mural sports activities
    • Field trips
    • Intra-provincial soccer and volleyball
    • Raspberry Pi Programming
    • Art and Tea lunch program

    Activities & Events

    • Career Open House (Algonquin & Heritage College, WQCC, PWHS, D’Arcy McGee HS, Ottawa U & Carleton U)
    • BBQs
    • Community Literacy Day
    • Multi-Cultural Luncheons
    • Wellness Fair
    • National Arts Centre theatre matinées
    • Talent show fundraisers
    • Graduation & Success Award Ceremonies
    • Guest Speakers
  • Maniwaki Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre

    Maniwaki Adult Education and Vocational Training Centre

    The Maniwaki Adult Education Centre offers courses that would allow students to complete their High School diploma, acquire academic upgrades, complete required prerequisites for vocational training or collegial studies.

    The Centre also provides students with opportunities to acquire a DVS (Diploma of Vocational Studies) in Accounting and Secretarial Studies in a new blended program delivering that combines video conferencing and traditional classroom teaching.

    265, rue Hill, Maniwaki
    Québec J9E 2G8

    819 449-1731
    Email: aemaniwaki@wqsb.qc.ca
    Website: maniwakiwoodland.westernquebec.ca

    Centre Director:
    Jennifer Dubeau

    Academics

    • Adult ed:
      • Math
      • Science
      • Social studies
      • English
      • French
      • Computer studies
      • Options
    • Vocational training:
      • Accounting
      • Secretarial Studies

    Services

    • SARCA services
    • Individualized instruction
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Part time and Full time studies
    • Career counselling
    • GDT, SSET Testing

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Workshops
    • Guest speakers
    • Sports tournaments

    Activities & Events

    • Events with community partners (ex: curling club, community lunches and fundraisers)
  • Pontiac Continuing Education Centre

    Pontiac Continuing Education Centre

    This centre allows students to pursue both academic and vocational studies. Students can acquire their high school diplomas, pre-requisites for vocational or college/university programs, or do academic upgrading. Students can also pursue their DVS (Diploma of Vocational Studies).

    89 rue Centre
    Shawville, Québec J0X 2Y0

    819 647-5605
    Email: aepontiac@wqsb.qc.ca

    Centre Director:
    Jennifer Dubeau

    Academics

    • High School Courses:
      • Math
      • Art
      • Science
      • French
      • English
      • Physical Education
      • Social Sciences
      • Music & Computer Studies
      • Drama
    • Vocational courses:
      • Accounting
      • Secretarial studies
      • Health Assistance and Nursing
      • Assistance in Health Care Facilities

    Services

    • Individualized instruction
    • Student support with links to community agencies
    • SARCA services
    • Career Counselling
    • Flexible Scheduling
    • Part time and full time studies
    • GDT, SSET testing

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Lunch hour workshops
    • MusicMakers
    • Sports Tournament

    Activities & Events

    • Graduation
    • Guest speakers
    • Career Fair
    • Community potlucks
    • Open House
  • Western Québec Continuing Education Centre – Val-d’Or

    Western Québec Continuing Education Centre – Val-d’Or

    The Western Québec Continuing Education Centre in Val-d’Or offers courses that would allow students to complete their High School diploma or receive prerequisites for vocational training and post-secondary options. This is a vibrant centre that is currently growing its student body. It also houses the Val d’Or Community Learning Centre.

    980, 7e rue,
    Val d’Or, Québec J9P 3P8

    valdoradulteducation.com

    Centre Director:
    Scott Cavers

    Email:
    aevaldor@wqsb.qc.ca

    Telephone: 819 825-4135
    Fax: 819 825-0011

    Academics

    • School Courses:
      • Math
      • Science
      • English
      • Social Studies
      • Options
      • Computer studies
      • French
    • Vocational Courses:
      • Accounting
      • Secretarial Studies

    Services

    • Tutoring
    • SARCA services
    • Community Learning Centre
    • Community Partnerships
    • Video Conferencing
    • Individualized instruction
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Part time and Full time studies
    • GDT, SSET Testing

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Lunch hour workshops
    • Workshops through videoconferencing
    • After school and weekend activities through the CLC

    Activities & Events

    • Community events through the CLC as well as other community partners
    • Community lunches
  • Western Québec Career Centre

    Western Québec Career Centre

    Western Québec Career Centre’s staff bring a wealth of expertise and experience from the field to their classrooms, labs and workshops which are invaluable and inspirational to our students. Graduates from the WQCC enter hospitals and care facilities, dealerships, government offices, or businesses as skilled, qualified and competent individuals, who are equipped with the expertise to further advance themselves in their career of choice.

    100, chemin Frank Robinson
    Gatineau, Québec J9H 4A6

    819 684-1770
    Website: wqcc.wqsb.qc.ca
    Email: wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca

     

    Motto:
    Transforming Knowledge and Skills into Careers

    Centre Director:
    Damian Curley

    Academics

    • Health Assistance & Nursing
    • Automotive Mechanics
    • Welding & Fitting
    • Accounting
    • Secretarial Studies
    • Starting a Business
    • Residential and Commercial Drafting
    • Industrial Drafting
    • Home Care Assistance
    • Assistance in Health Care Facilities
    • Hotel Reception
    • Special International Student Programs

    Services

    • Career Counselling
    • Guidance Counselling
    • Individualized Schedules
    • Resume Building
    • Tutoring
    • SSET’S
    • GDT’S
    • GEDT’S
    • FSWEP
    • CWB Welding Tickets
    • ASP Construction Card
    • E-learning
    • Facility Rental
    • RAC services
    • Student Workshops
    • Loans & Bursaries
    • Industry Partnerships and visits

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Pesticide Testing
    • Distance Education
    • Safety and Construction
    • French Second Language Courses
    • Student for a Day
    • RAC services

    Activities & Events

    • BBQ’s
    • Assemblies
    • Special Events
    • Trivia Night
    • Grad Celebration
    • Adult Learners Week
    • Career Fairs
    • Christmas Family Day
    • Winter Activity Day
    • Intramural Ball Hockey
    • Christmas Craft Sale
    • Governing Board
    • Student Council
    • Student for a Day
    • Industry Partnerships and Visits
    • Open House
  • Anishnabe Adult Education Centre

    Anishnabe Adult Education Centre

    Anishnabe Adult Education Centre offers courses that allow students to complete their High School education, acquire academic upgrades, complete required prerequisites for vocational training or collegial studies. Anishnabe Adult Education focuses on student success and preparedness, Indigenous studies and traditions.

    8 rue Kateri
    Notre-Dame-du-Nord, Québec J0Z 3B0

    819-723-5050

    Centre Director: Ruth Ahern

    Academics

    • Math
    • Science
    • Social studies
    • English
    • French
    • Computer studies
    • Physical Science
    • Biology
    • History
    • Options

    Services

    • SARCA services
    • Individualized instruction
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Part time and Full time studies
    • Career counselling
    • GDT, SSET Testing

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    • Workshops
    • Guest speakers
    • Indigenous studies

    Activities & Events

    • Events with community partners