Stories of Success

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...

Kashish is a 2018 alum of Pathways Rexdale. After graduating from high school, Kashish went on to study Health Informatics at York University. She worked and volunteered at Pathways Rexdale, Pathways to Education Canada and many other community organizations during...

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation can be difficult, challenging, or overwhelming for Indigenous Peoples, including Indigenous students in Pathways programs across Canada. As a national youth-serving organization, we want Indigenous students to know we...

Tamkin is a 2022 alum of Pathways Scarborough Village. She recently won the 43 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) Game Changing Scholarship—a $7,500 award that Pathways staff recommended she apply to. Tamkin will begin a Bachelor of Science at the...

For Pathways Saskatoon students, the rumble of a busy pow-wow, the smells of smudging, and the sounds of a long walk in nature all tie back to their time in the program. And according to recent research from The Student Commission—a not-for-profit organization with...

Silas is a 2023 graduate of Pathways Spryfield and a winner of the Schulich Leader Scholarship valued at $100,000. In the fall, he will begin undergraduate studies in biology and mathematics at Memorial University of Newfoundland.   Silas has a habit of joking around...

At Pathways Verdun, staff member Monica Correa works with program volunteers to help newcomer youth overcome language barriers. It’s a way to help them reach their next big goals, like career planning and high school graduation. “The first five years in a new country...

On this National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pathways is grateful for Indigenous staff members like Mars, who make students feel valued and welcome in our program locations across the country. Pathways also recognizes the crucial importance of listening to Indigenous...