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 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,...
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...
Heritage + Future. What Black History Month means to Pathways Program locations
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...
For Say Pa, Pathways is where she learned to strengthen community connections
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...
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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