Stories of Success

Women earn more than half of university degrees in Canada, but fewer than 1 in 4 jobs in the science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) sector are occupied by women. Programs that help young people with career exploration and leadership opportunities can...

Hadia graduated from the Pathways Program in Ottawa, Class of 2025. She is currently studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa and works as a program assistant at the exact Pathways location. Hadia had been preparing for her Grade 10 finals in Kabul...

This guest post was written by Angela Brown-Knight, Senior Program Coordinator at Pathways Rexdale Pathways Rexdale was proud to host its annual Black History Month celebration this February, bringing together students, staff and community members for an evening of...

Solomon is a graduate of the Pathways Lawrence Heights program, class of 2025. He is currently studying Business Administration and Marketing at George Brown Polytechnic, with hopes of owning a business in the trades. Throughout high school, Solomon was deeply...

  “Pathways has taught me that being myself is the best thing I can do. It had allowed for me to make many memories with the educators, and make many new friends. I’m forever grateful for Pathways for helping me grow as a person.” –Jorja, Pathways Thunder Bay ...

ForDiet is a graduate of the Pathways Program in Ottawa, Class of 2013. He is currently working as a Senior Recruiter at RBC while also volunteering as a mentor at a youth center in his community. ForDiet first came to Canada with his family from the Democratic...

Pathways to Education is proud to announce the release of Impact by Design, our new strategic plan for 2025–2028. This plan builds on nearly 25 years of proven impact. It outlines how we will continue to support youth in low-income communities across Canada as they...

Fatima is a graduate of the Pathways Program in Lachine, Class of 2024. She is currently studying Humanities at Cegep du Vieux Montréal but plans to go into Marketing. The journey to high school graduation seemed difficult for Fatima. Her grades were slipping, and she...

Through a partnership with Mazda Canada and Toronto Pan Am Centre, Pathways Scarborough Village students participate in a new engaging physical activity program.  Walk into Pathways Scarborough Village any day after school, and it’s abuzz with the busy chatter and...

Abir is a 2019 alum of Pathways Regent Park. After graduating from high school, Abir went on to study Retail Management at Toronto Metropolitan University and is now in his final year. He also works part-time at Mazda Canada as the Coordinator of Warranty Operations. ...

Embracing change has been a catalyst for growth at Pathways Longueuil—for students and staff. The Pathways Program in Longueuil initially launched online during the first year of the pandemic, providing virtual tutoring and social activities. When schools reopened the...

As the school year draws to a close, it’s a time to celebrate the achievements of Pathways students and the community trailblazers who have walked beside them. Among them stands Pathways Saskatoon’s Program Manager: Darlene Lanceley, a Cree woman and band member of...