After high school, students have several pathways to choose from depending on their goals, interests, and strengths:
Workplace: Enter directly into employment to gain experience, earn income, and build job skills.
Apprenticeships: Combine paid on-the-job training with classroom learning to prepare for skilled trades and certifications.
College: Focus on hands-on, career-specific programs that lead directly to a variety of professions.
University: Pursue in-depth academic study and degrees that support professional careers.
Gap Year: Take time to work, travel, volunteer, or explore personal interests before continuing education or training.
Specialized Programs & Supports: Access transition programs and services designed to support students with special education needs as they move into work, training, or further education.
Each pathway offers unique opportunities, and students are encouraged to explore what best fits their future plans.
Students are encouraged to begin thinking about these pathways early in high school so they can explore their interests, build relevant skills, and make informed decisions about their future.
In the UGDSB, pathway conversations are grounded in self-inquiry, with the four questions from Creating Pathways to Success at the centre of student learning and planning: Who am I? What are my opportunities? What is my plan for achieving my goals? Who do I want to become? These guiding questions reflect the Board's commitment to honouring all pathways as meaningful and ensuring that every student, from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and beyond, has opportunities to explore a wide range of educational, career, and life pathways. Through diverse learning experiences, students are encouraged to discover their strengths, interests, and goals while developing the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to make informed decisions and adapt their plans as their aspirations and opportunities evolve.
You can find the link to the UGDSB Pathways here.