Stories of Success

  It’s Truth and Reconciliation Day. This day is dedicated to acknowledging the profound, harmful,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

The theme for Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. From community mixers, movie nights, and art explorations, Pathways Program locations have a multitude of activities to reflect on the rich tapestry of Black...

After graduating from Pathways Winnipeg in 2018, Say Pa was committed to giving back to the program that supported her throughout high school. By staying connected as a Pathways tutor, she heard about an alumni event that helped her meet a whole network of Pathways...

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...

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...

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...

For Program Director Laura, one of the highlights of Pathways Spryfield’s annual Career Week event is hearing from former students. “Alumni come back and tell current students about their jobs,” Laura shares. “They often talk about how Pathways and post-secondary...