Pathways to Education provides youth from our communities the resources and network of support to graduate from high school and build the foundation for a successful future whether that be post-secondary education or direct to work. Our program’s wholistic combination of academic, financial, social, and one-on-one supports is proven to remove barriers to graduation and promote positive youth development during critical high school years.
Our Program
At Pathways to Education we work with high school students to create opportunities for them to build their skills and abilities while also providing them support to overcome any challenges or barriers they are facing. Our comprehensive set of supports ensures that there is something that every youth in our program can benefit from.
Tailored Student Plans​
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Our team of Youth Advisors work one-on-one with students to map out a tailored support plan that is focused on meeting each youth where they are and helping them to progress towards achieving their goals.
Academic Support​
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Pathways staff work in conjunction with schools to support youth academic success. As well, our after-school tutoring program, Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 6pm, provides high school youth with the academic support they need to succeed.
“Without Pathways, I’d definitely be failing. I come to tutoring pretty much every day it’s open. When I think about Pathways, I think of all the awesome memories and friends I’ve made.”
- Grade 10 Pathways student
Financial Supports​
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Pathways provides students with both short- and long-term financial supports, including grocery gift cards, bus passes, and scholarships for post-secondary education or training.
Mentorship and Social Support​
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Pathways to Education delivers mentoring activities that engage youth in four key areas of programming: leadership, transition, exploration, and wellness. Youth can explore and develop a positive self-image in our broad range of fun and engaging experiences which cultivate supportive, diverse communities.
Planning for life after high school​
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Our transition mentorship program addresses the specific needs of graduating and graduated students. These include: career workshops, scholarship & student loan application support, employment advising, and so much more.
What Does Being in Pathways to Education look like?
Every registered student has:​
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A Youth Advisor who works one-on-one with them to provide guidance, support and advice throughout their 4 years of high school
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Academic support through our tutoring program 4 days per week
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Access to all of our group workshops and activities: from kayaking trips to career workshops, students can join any activity that suits their interests and needs
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Advocacy support to navigate communications with schools, support services, and their community
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Post-secondary education and employment advising
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Financial support in the form of bi-weekly incentives and a scholarship for every student when they graduate high school
Being in Pathways to Education is like having someone looking out for a student’s best interests throughout their high school journey so that they have an equitable opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Pathways to Education is a national organization.
Visit the Pathways to Education Canada website to learn more about
our work across the country.