In the Yukon, there are 43 different trades in which you can train as an apprentice. Apprenticeship preparation is also available to interested high school students. The program takes part in land use planning initiatives, including Yukon Protected Areas planning, and reviews and assesses land use and development proposals to determine how they will affect heritage resources. The Yukon Archives acquires and preserves a variety of historical documents, letters, records, photographs, and films and videos, sound recordings, maps and plans, newspapers, corporate records, manuscripts and other memorabilia. It also maintains government records.
Archive material is available to the public.
The Arts Branch also manages public art collections. The Yukon Film Commission is located in the Arts Branch. The Arts Fund funds projects that support the creative development of the arts in the Yukon. Funding is for arts-related projects including the literary, visual or performing arts. The Asset Management Unit is in the Supply Services Branch.