Stories of Success
See the difference Pathways has made in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
The best decision Avin ever made
Avin is an alum of the Pathways Program in Saint John, Class of 2022. She is currently studying Biomedical Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick. She has also recently taken on the role of a Pathways Alumni Ambassador, where she will work with Pathways...
Queenisha gives back to her “home away from home”
Queenisha is a graduate of Pathways Lawrence Heights, class of 2020. She is currently in her last year at York University, studying Social Work. As part of her program, she is doing a social work placement at the same Pathways Program location she graduated from....
There’s no way to press pause: spotlight on volunteer Eric
Thanks to the commitment and careful guidance of volunteers across the country, Pathways students continue to be connected with the individualized learning supports they need to graduate from high school. Today, we shine a spotlight on one volunteer who has been part...
A holiday gift from Pathways students
"Pathways is like a second home to me! In high school, I had difficulty feeling loved and accepted until the Pathways Program arrived. The amazing staff took me under their wings and made me feel at home at school. I am and will always be grateful for their...
Khadidja’s path to the medical field
Khadidja graduated from Pathways Hamilton in 2023. She is now set to begin her second year at Brock University, where she is studying Nursing. “Where can I see myself years from now? Graduating with a nursing degree, working as a registered nurse, and eventually...
How Andrea saw the path to high school graduation
Andrea graduated from Pathways Lawrence Heights in 2022. She is studying Special Events Planning at George Brown College, where she hopes to manage trade shows and live events. In her spare time, she volunteers at Pathways Canada as an Alumni Ambassador. Growing up,...
Beyond grades and career-planning, how do we build success?
We talk a lot about preparing students for life beyond high school—about building a solid foundation for success. This usually includes the exploration of different career paths, skill development around job hunting, and discussions on available financial resources...
Our commitment to support meaningful reconciliation
It’s Truth and Reconciliation Day. This day is dedicated to acknowledging the profound, harmful,...
Reflections on creating a student-oriented graduation celebration
Summer is in full swing, but we continue to reflect on why commemorating high school graduation is so important and how, truly, “it takes a village.” Graduation is more than a piece of paper. It's the culmination of hard work and determination. It sets the stage for a...
A World of Opportunities and Possibilities for Nicolas
Nicolas graduated from Pathways Ottawa in 2020. He is currently in his final year at Queen’s University, majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Global Development. At age three, Nicolas moved to Ottawa from his home country of Colombia. His parents dreamed of...
How Pathways helped Vaksan navigate his career journey
Vaksan is a graduate of Pathways Scarborough Village, class of 2020. He is currently in his last year at Queen’s University and works at Northbridge as a premium accountant. During his spare time, he’s a math tutor at the same Pathways Program location he graduated...
Connecting, Challenging, and Celebrating Pathways Volunteers
In the past year, over 900 people volunteered their time to support Pathways students’ academic, professional, and personal growth in their high school journeys. For National Volunteer Week, we sat down with Camila Fisher, Volunteer Coordinator at Pathways Spryfield,...
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