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Student

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OSAP Info 3

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Canada

Learning

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Welcome

David & Mike 4

Pathway Press M A R C H / A P R I L 2 0 1 5 V O L U M E 6 , I S S U E 4

D A T E S T O

R E M E M B E R

March 16 to 20 -

March Break,

Pathways Re-

Registration

Event

March 19 -

Pathways Career

Gala

April 3 -

Statutory Holi-

day, Pathways

CLOSED

April 6 -

Statutory Holi-

day, Pathways

CLOSED

P A T H W A Y S T O

E D U C A T I O N — N O R T H

H A M I L T O N C O M M U N I T Y

H E A L T H C E N T R E

his experiences he shared that: “On the first day, I was falling a lot, I couldn’t stop and I was moving slow, but, by the end of the second day, I didn’t fall once and I was moving a lot quicker on the ice.”

Beyond all the learning and fun they had themselves, some of our youth also shared their skills with the community to help a young child struggling on the ice. The grandfather of this young child was quick to praise the student’s kind and thoughtful behavior. He went on to tell the staff that it really touched his heart to see youth in the com-munity helping others.

I think what ultimately made the experience so great was that even with just an hour on the ice the youth were able to see their own success.

Pathways youth started the year off on the right foot as they joined staff and volunteers on our first ever ice skating trip! On January 12 and 13, a group of 28 youth braved the cold weather to try their hand on a local wa-terfront outdoor rink. Unsurpris-

ingly, our youth (some of which were stepping onto the ice for their first time ever) shined like stars and were met with a great deal of success.

Pathways student, Colin, was among the few that joined us on both days and when asked about

Pathways youth had a great time ice skating together on the

Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8.

Pathways Enjoys Iconic Canadian Winter Activity

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Jean Wessel,

Pathways Volunteer

Student Highlight

Volunteer Profile Our Volunteer Profile this month features our excellent volunteer tutor Jean Wessel.

Q—How did you discover Pathways to Education?

A—Through regular e-news coming from the Ward One Office.

Q—During your time with Pathways to Education, what have you discovered about youth?

A—Nothing particularly strik-ing. There will always be stu-dents who are keen and moti-vated to do well and those who haven’t really found their niche. The challenge for us is to find out what interests them and to use this to help them understand their different sub-jects in school, and what they want to do with their life.

Students have limited experi-ence, so introducing them to new and different activities; knowledge, etc will help them find their way.

Q—What are your hobbies and interests outside the Pathways to Education program?

A—I like to be physically active and I travel a lot. When travel-ling I like a physical challenge in a new cultural environment, for example, hiking to Machu Picchu, cycling in Asia, climbing Kilimanjaro.

I also enjoy tutoring English as a Second Language through the LINC program at the library.

Q—If you could explore any place in the world, where would you go?

I have gone to most places “on my bucket list”, but there are always more places to explore. I will be cycling in Cuba and hiking in Ireland this year, but I would love to go back to South America, or visit Mon-golia for the first time.

Q—What is the most im-portant, interesting or exciting thing you’ve dis-covered during your life?

A—I can’t answer this ques-tion. I find many things, people, places interesting and exciting.

Dan is drawn to photogra-phy because he enjoys the challenge of finding beauty or uniqueness in ordinary objects or people; he is interested in it as art.

Dan’s dream is to become an extreme sports photog-rapher after he graduates.

Dan feels optimistic now: “Sometimes people with the roughest past have the brightest future!”

Cathedral student, Daniel Borsellino, woke up one day and realized his life had been heading in the wrong direction. “I didn’t want to end up in the gutter, so it was time to make a change,” he said.

So Dan applied to Mohawk College to study photography, and was shocked and surprised to receive an early acceptance. “I was amazed!” he said. “I didn’t know if I would make the cut.”

Daniel Borsellino,

Pathways Student

P A T H W A Y P R E S S

Re-Register NOW for Pathways!

Message from SPSW P A G E 3 V O L U M E 6 , I S S U E 4

March Volunteering Blitz

Looking to complete your 40 hours of Community Service to graduate?! Looking for something to do over March Break?!

It’s never too soon to start earning volunteer hours!! Whether you want to volunteer for a few hours or for the entire March Break week, there is something for every-one! Pathways has many volunteer-ing opportunities to connect you to, including:

Food Preparation, Cooking

and Event Assistance at Path-ways Career Gala

March Break Camp Counselor

or Leader in Training at Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton

Organizing and Maintenance

Help at Eva Rothwell

Clean up and Camp Prepara-

tion at Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton

March Break Camp Counselor

at Art Gallery of Hamilton

Community Assistance at

Good Shepherd

Office Assistance at North

Hamilton Community Health Centre

Please speak with Pathways staff to get more information on each op-portunity, including times, dates, locations, sign up or application processes. It’s important to sign up for these opportunities so that we can, not only assist in connect-ing you, but to also provide you with bus tickets, support and per-haps even food during your time!!

www.scholarshipscanada.com.

If you need any assistance or for more information, please contact Kamellia, your Pathways to Educa-tion Career Mentor:

Tel #: (905) 523-6611, ext 2068 Cell #: (289) 683-6078 Email: mishriky@nhchc.ca

Looking to reduce your student costs? Wondering how you’re go-ing to pay for your post-secondary education?

With spring comes thousands of scholarships nationwide, and many of those go unclaimed!

What are you waiting for? Create your scholarship profile today, www.studentawards.com and

In collaboration with Financial Aid and Credit Counseling, Pathways to Education will be providing work-shops in May to assist you in this process.

For more information, please con-tact Kamellia, your Pathways to Education Career Mentor:

Tel #: (905) 523-6611, ext 2068 Cell #: (289) 683-6078 Email: mishriky@nhchc.ca

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a loan available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons who are enrolled in an approved post-secondary institution full or part time.

By applying to OSAP, you are auto-matically considered for a 30% reduction in your tuition. Various bursaries, and scholarships are also available.

Finance Your Education by Applying to OSAP

Spring is Here and Scholarships are in Bloom

“By applying

to OSAP, you

are

automatically

considered for

a 30%

reduction in

your tuition!”

versity and has a B.Ed from the University of Toronto. His passion for working with youth and promoting a healthy lifestyle is evident in his work with Pathways.

Fun Fact: David has recorded music in the same studio as City and Colour; he loves hockey and playing a variety of sports.

Pathways to Education-NHCHC also wel-comes Mike Santacroce as a full-time em-ployee. Mike has been a part-time Program Facilitator, for Tutoring, and has now taken on the added role of SPSW.

Mike completed an Honours Bachelor of

Pathways to Educa-tion-NHCHC wel-comes David Isaak as a full-time em-ployee. David has been a part-time Program Facilitator, Tutoring for the past 2.5 years and has now taken on the added role of

SPSW.

David studied Kinesiology at McMaster Uni-

Commerce from McMaster University and has a B.Ed from Brock Univer-sity. He has a passion for science and worked for two years for Mad

Science.

Fun Fact: Mike enjoys soccer, preferring to call it “football” and is an experienced gamer.

The Canada Learning Bond offered by the Government of Canada helps

parents get a head start in saving for their child's education after high

school.

With the Canada Learning Bond, a child can receive up to $2,000 by the age of 15 to a Registered

Education Savings Plan (RESP). This money can be used for an apprenticeship program, CEGEP, col-

lege, trade school, or university.

To be eligible for the Canada Learning Bond, the parent must have a child that was born in 2004 or

later; and must be receiving the National Child Benefit Supplement as part of the Canada Child Tax

Benefit. Canada Learning Bond sign up events are being held throughout Hamilton. To find out

more: Visit: www.hamiltonbeststart.ca, Email: beststart@hamilton.ca, or Call: 905-524-4884.

For more information on the Canada Learning Bond visit: www.canlearn.ca/clb

Welcome David & Mike!

438 Hughson Street North * Hamilton, ON * L8L 4N5

Pathways Direct Line: 905-523-6719 * Pathways Fax Number: 905-523-5173 * E-Mail: pathways@nhchc.ca

Canada Learning Bond—Making Post-Secondary

Education Savings a Reality

Programming Sites:

Keith Neighbourhood: Eva Rothwell Resource Centre, 460 Wentworth St. N., Emergency Contact # 289-683-6065 (T) or 289-683-6071 (M)

Bennetto Neighbourhood: North Hamilton Community Health Centre, 438 Hughson St. N., Emergency Contact # 289-683-6058 (T) or 289-683-6071 (M)

David Isaak,

SPSW/PF-Tutoring

Mike Santacroce,

SPSW/PF-Tutoring