Stories of Success

See the difference Pathways has made in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Khadidja’s path to the medical field

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

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?

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...

Reflections on creating a student-oriented graduation celebration

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

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

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

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,...

Women are a driving force

Women are a driving force

At Pathways, we recognize the invaluable contributions of women to the program’s success. From leadership roles to assisting student-led initiatives, women have been at the forefront of driving positive change. Their resilience, determination, and passion inspire us...

A small gesture of thanks

A small gesture of thanks

Looking back, we see and appreciate all that others have done for us. Another year comes to a close and we are especially grateful for the Pathways community during a period when money, time, and energy feels extra tight. Donors, supporters, and volunteer tutors and...

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