Stories of Success

“Every time we meet a youth, from the very beginning of the program, we check in around school. And then, we’ll talk about health, relationships, hopes and dreams. That’s what makes it possible for us to do good work with young people. If you have the relationships,...

Jennifer discovered Pathways to Education when her employer, CAPREIT, was considering organizations to donate to. Hearing the stories of Pathways students—their successes and the challenges they faced—immediately resonated with Jennifer, whose family had experienced...

Indigo graduated from Pathways in Kingston in 2018 and is currently volunteering as a Pathways alumni ambassador. Through Pathways, Indigo found an early opportunity to volunteer with a theatre company where they discovered their passion, leading them to enrol in...

Having joined Pathways Winnipeg as an Student Parent Support Worker (SPSW) in 2010, the close connections Elaine has fostered with the students are strengths that she brings into her new role as Program Director. Keep reading to hear about her journey to Pathways and...

We recently spoke with Owen Hinds, Program Director at Pathways Lawrence Heights. As a thoughtful leader in his community and in the Pathways sphere, he offered his perspective on the actions we can all take this Black History Month. For many, Black History Month is...

For ambitious youth like this Pointe St Charles student, Pathways is an accelerator for success Carter graduated from Pathways Pointe St Charles in 2018. After obtaining his CEGEP diploma in 2021, Carter applied to Concordia University, where he began working towards...

Every year, Pathways Canada’s Research and Evaluation team updates key statistics to showcase the impact of the Pathways Program. But behind these numbers are the experiences of students, tutors, and alumni—like Kashish, who graduated from Pathways Rexdale in 2018,...

To celebrate the end of the year, Pathways students helped us design a holiday greeting for our community of supporters who contributed to the success of the Pathways Program in 2021. Each of the submitted designs and the accompanying descriptions showcase the hope,...

Nike graduated from high school in 2012. Watch the video to see how his story has unfolded from when he was a Pathways student to today.   Nike joined the Pathways Program in Grade 9. It was during this time that he developed a passion for video editing and met...

Erick graduated from Pathways Hamilton in 2018, where he developed personal confidence and discovered a passion for athletics. Today, he is completing an advanced diploma in marketing at Mohawk College, working as an intern at Pathways Canada, and looks forward to a...

Stephanie is a proud Pathways alum from Kingston, Ontario. She believes that programs like Pathways are building young people’s confidence, giving them the tools to advocate for themselves and their community. Growing up, Stephanie enjoyed many positive aspects of...

It’s been two school years filled with isolation and a heavy dependence on technology, but lessons from Indigenous partners have helped ground both Pathways students and staff. At Pathways Kingston (or Katarokwi), which is located on the traditional shared territories...