Stories of Success

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

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...

How students are leading programming at Pathways Saint John

How students are leading programming at Pathways Saint John

Cianna is a 2020 graduate of Pathways Saint John. She is currently studying towards her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology at the University of New Brunswick. Outside of school, Cianna works in youth programming and mentorship at Pathways Saint John. She...

The helpful advice that helped Mariam pick a STEM career

The helpful advice that helped Mariam pick a STEM career

Mariam graduated from Pathways Kitchener in 2019 and recently completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Waterloo. She is now studying towards her PharmD degree at the same school, a program leading to a career as a pharmacist. In her spare time, Mariam...

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