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
Val D’Or Continuing Education Centre and Community Learning Centre
980, 7e rue,
Val d’Or, Québec J9P 4P8
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
Hull Adult Education Centre
185, rue Archambault
Gatineau, Québec J8Y 5E3
819 595-1226
hulladulteducationcentre.com
Email: aehull@wqsb.qc.ca
Twitter: @hulladulted
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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 focusses on student success and preparedness.
185, rue Archambault
Gatineau, Québec J8Y 5E3819 595-1226
hulladulteducationcentre.comEmail: aehull@wqsb.qc.ca
Twitter: @hulladultedCentre Director:
Scott CaversAcademics
- English
- Math
- French
- Physical Science
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- History
- Geography
- Career Choice & Job Search
- Computers
- Literacy
- Photoshop & Web design
- Economics
- Field Trips
Services
- Cafeteria
- Guidance Counselling
- Gym activities
- Student assemblies
- Complementary Services
- Individualized instruction
- Breakfast Program
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Very active Student Council
- Intra-mural sports activities
- Field trips
- Intra-Provincial Soccer
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
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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 2G8819 449-1731
Email: aemaniwaki@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director:
Jennifer DubeauAcademics
- 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)
- Adult ed:
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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 2Y0819 647-5605
Email: aepontiac@wqsb.qc.caCentre Director:
Jennifer DubeauAcademics
- 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
- High School Courses:
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Val D’Or Continuing Education Centre and Community Learning Centre
Val D’Or Continuing Education Centre and Community Learning Centre
The Val d’Or Continuing Education Centre 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 their student body. It also houses the Val d’Or Community Learning Centre.
980, 7e rue,
Val d’Or, Québec J9P 4P8Academics
- 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
- School Courses:
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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 4A6819 684-1770
Website: wqcc.wqsb.qc.ca
Email: wqcc@wqsb.qc.caMotto:
Transforming Knowledge and Skills into CareersCentre Director:
Damian CurleyAcademics
- 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