Mack Schuum – Try everything in high school

After lots of hard work and guidance, Mack Schuum has decided he would like to pursue a career in the Canadian Armed Forces (Infantry Division). A big reason why Mack feels he was able to find his future path was because of the opportunities he had through his co-op placement. He says “when my co-op is...

Kayla Walduck – Determined to find a job

Kayla Walduck thinks further education may be in her future, but for now, she just wants to get out and work. “GDCI has given me all the tools I need to get where I want to go. Now I just need to get a chance to use them”, says Kayla. Working with an employment counsellor from Partners in...

Samantha Hayes – There is never a dull moment in COPE

School was not always Samantha Hayes’ favourite place to be. She found it tough to sit still in class, and there seemed to be so many distractions. She found a setting that better suits her personal learning style at COPE (Cooperative Opportunities Providing Education), and now she is looking forward to...

Brad Fraser – Remains Open to all Possibilities

Hard-working, reliable, enthusiastic – there is no doubt that Brad Fraser is all of these, and much more. When you ask Brad to complete a task, there is no question; it will get done, and with a smile. Brad’s positive attitude has been especially evident in his co-op placement this year at Howson and...

Kayla Field – Support & Guidance make for great future

Kayla Field – Moving into foster care in St. Marys to start grade 9 at DCVI was not something I looked forward to then. But looking back I know I wouldn’t be in school if I was still at home. My foster family has helped and supported me to get where I am today and where I hope to go. Without...

Matt Donovan – Military career opens possibilities

I’m Matt Donovan and the career path I’ve chosen is the Canadian Armed Forces. The many job opportunities available through this career are what has attracted me to it. In addition I have a cousin in the military who has served one tour in Afghanistan. The possibilities for all the places around...

Mackenzie Baker – Refereeing as part time career

Mackenzie Baker is in his fifth year at CHSS. He completed his OSSD after four years but decided to return to CHSS for two courses: math and history. He believed that having a grade 12 math would be of value in the workplace and if he ever decided to apply to college he would have grade 12 math and English....

Leah Adair – Work with toddlers and babies

Leah Adair is a grade 12 student who will be graduating this year and is considering the possibility of attending college in the future to obtain a diploma in Early Childhood Education. However, her plan after graduation is to enter the workforce, travel and to take a break from school. She is hoping to find...

The Choice is Yours

It is important that young people find work that is rewarding, dignifying, and allows them to become valuable contributors to our communities. This search may lead directly to work, to an apprenticeship, to college or to university. Which pathway will you choose? A pathway is designed to lead a student to a...