The Pathway Project

SOCK IT TO 'EM brought to you by The PATHWAY Project!

2011-12-08T10:32:00.000-08:00

Victoria's homeless population is desperately in need of socks during this cold and frosty season. Consider putting your best foot forward and donating a pair of new or lightly used clean socks to the less fortunate.

Drop off socks at EMCS in Sooke or at The Pathway Project, 847 Goldstream Avenue behind the Tim Hortons.

Our goal is to collect 500 pairs of socks. Can you help???

Call us for pick up too - 250 391 1487.

Group 37 is on the homeward stretch...

2011-10-17T15:52:00.000-07:00

Group 37 is 4 days from graduation and in the whirlwind of job search week, there are interviews and resumes and job offers (!!!) and school plans in the air.

Send these fine young people your positive energy. If you know them, take any chance you get to wish them well and congratulate them. They are indeed CHAMPIONS!

2011-09-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

We're kicking off our new contract with another fantastic group of young people. They will be job seeking in all kinds of places-retail, restaurants, pet care, landscaping, senior's homes to name a few and we know that employers are going to be really lucky to hire them. We feel lucky just getting to know them!
Group 37 is out on the town!

Will Randy ever stop talking?

Matt contemplates ruling the world. Being 12 ft. tall helps.

The Pathway Culinary Team is hard at it, fixing up something nutritious and delicious

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Agnes knows nothing tastes better than Pathway made slow cooked goodness!

WE ARE BACK - thanks to you!

2011-08-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

.....drum roll please............WE ARE BACK - Because of YOU. To all the youth, parents, employers, social service workers, youth workers, fellow colleagues, random compassionate community members and politicians, we want to THANK YOU. Never again need you say that there is nothing you can do for something you believe in. Each person who spoke up, wrote a letter or made a phone call to support Pathway is responsible for our doors being open. We are grateful, thankful and humbled by your commitment to this program. Every youth that will get to participate in Pathway (starting now with GROUP 37!!) is because of your effort, courage and tenacity.

We encourage you to stop by, have a tour, meet participants and see how you may become more involved in the project. Our goal for year 10 is to foster more connection within every aspect of our collective communities.

Call us, Jen and Randy, at The Pathway Project - 250 391 1487.

NEXT GROUP STARTS AUGUST 29th, 2011. Don't delay - we are INTERVIEWING NOW!

Check out the photos below for a closer look at our 10th year anniversary party - thanks to all of you who showed up to show your support.

YOU ARE INVITED to CELEBRATE 10 YEARS with THE PATHWAY PROJECT!!!

2011-07-07T15:04:00.000-07:00

The PATHWAY Project is celebrating and we want YOU to join us. For 10 years, Pathway has delivered youth employment programs and lifeskills training to help young people secure meaningful work and return to school.

SO - we are having a PARTY and want you to come. Come by, just to say hi, have a snack, meet some of your local youth champions and share your story of Pathway. We are making a video archive to document the past 10 years.

Date: Thursday, JULY 14, 2011

Time: Drop in anytime between 2-4

Where: Pathway, 847 Goldstream, behind the Timmy's

We are so pleased to have been offering our program for a decade in this community and are currently waiting on word of whether we will be refunded.

Hope to see you then!

Success is Sweeeeet.....Spectacular Stars of Group 36

2011-05-30T13:45:00.000-07:00

Group 36 Carrying Each Other Through the Obstacles

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What exactly does this have to do with job search?

Good question. How about....

Teamwork

..A lot of teamwork

...An abundance of teamwork!

Communication

Cooperation

Multi tasking

Sharing ideas

Encouragement

Asking for help

Completing tasks on time

Any other questions?

Check out the CHAMPIONS

2011-03-07T18:29:00.001-08:00

Cold weather is nothing to these job search champions.

14 Pathwayers braved more than the weather; they faced daily check ins and check outs, assertiveness training, weekly goal setting, outdoor adventure camp and Jasper Greyhair, our local mascot, to graduate last week.

They took the challenges, pushed the limits and moved past their barriers with charm AND grit.

I declare this group... the FABulous 14.

Group 35

2011-02-07T15:22:00.000-08:00

Halfway through and job search is just around the corner....

Step 1: Decide what you want to do.

Step 2: Learn to tell the world what you want to do with confidence.

Step 3: Prepare to face the world with super fantastic job search package in hand.

Step 4: Do it.

I think Group 35 is somewhere between 2 and 3 - hard to believe it's only been a month!

Group 34 Superpowered Grads

2011-01-13T14:29:00.000-08:00

Group 34 - you seriously rock - now employers like Best Buy and Belmont Automotive and Pig get the chance to have YOU as their employees. How lucky are they??????

Group 33

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Group 33 knows that all work and no play makes it hard to job search.....

Group 32 is on the move!

2010-07-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

Group 32 is building bridges to the future, supporting each other along the way! Way to go group!

Group 30 - 7 weeks in and still keeping it real!

2009-12-07T13:46:00.000-08:00

If you see any of these young people, hire them!

Wooot wooooooot Group 29!! Graduation Day!!

2009-09-25T16:15:00.001-07:00

Nedo reaches the 6 month mark at his job!

2009-09-23T13:44:00.001-07:00

He's the man! Nedo has worked with Jesken Aerie, a local seniors residence, for the past 6 months - he has worked in their kitchen, their dining room and on the front desk. He volunteers his time with the residents and has become a part of the family there. Way to go Nedo!!

Next PATHWAY October 19!!

2009-09-23T13:07:00.000-07:00

Do you want a sick job that doesn't make you want to bounce?

Ask Sebastian - he'll tell you how.

Call Randy and Jen (250.391.1487) at The Pathway Project!

NEXT PROJECT AUGUST 4, 2009!!!

2009-07-24T13:41:00.000-07:00

Only a few days left to apply for Pathway...don't wait another day to get on your 'path'!! Ring us today at (250) 391 1487 and ask for Randy or Jen.

Group 28 is following their path.

2009-06-30T14:02:00.001-07:00

Group 28 is on their way, following their path!

They found work in retail, restaurants, warehouses, hair salons, senior's homes and recreation centres- everywhere they wanted to work.

Way to go Group 28!! You guys rock!

Jen and Randy are looking for a new group of young people who want to make a difference for themselves.

C'mon, whatcha waiting for????

Give us a call and find out more!
250-391-1487

Group 28 reaches the half way point!

2009-05-06T13:04:00.000-07:00

The goal: Find the kind of job that makes me want to jump out of bed in the morning.

How to reach goal: Take risks - set goals - celebrate accomplishments - most of all, embrace the process!

Check it out!

Next PATHWAY starts APRIL 6!!!! Apply today - call Jen or Randy at 250.391.1487 if you want to know more....

2009-03-03T11:05:00.000-08:00

'No matter which path you take, there is always a door that you haven't gone through yet with new experiences that lie ahead. But be sure you leave all the doors open, so you have the option to go through the doors multiple times and in different orders to create new experiences.

We never really know which path we will take or where we will end up...There is an infinite amount of opportunities in life, which is wild ....and starting at different doors will take you down different paths and give you new experiences. '

Hailey - Group 24

Group 27 is Getting on With It

2009-01-07T09:31:00.000-08:00

Group 27 is on the loose! Everybody is getting on with it and moving forward with their lives. Some people are working in restaurants, in tanning salons, garden centres and others have gone back to school to get ready for their next step. And are employers ever happy to have them! They are so impressed with our Pathway grads (and Pathway is too !!) they keep asking if we
have more people to send their way. Anybody up for a challenging 16 weeks with the Pathway Project??? Give us a call today 250-391-1487 and talk to Jen or Randy.

Group 27 braved the cold and snow to create Adventure Day memories to last a long time.
A little cold and snow is no problem for this intrepid group!!

Here's a link to something we thought was pretty cool. Stay with it till it finishes.

It doesn't take very long at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

GROUP 26 rockin the job market!

2008-11-19T09:42:00.000-08:00

Grads are working in clothing stores, restaurants, activity centres, elderly care facilities and on car lots! They set their sights for the jobs they wanted and went after them. We saw perseverance - dedication - commitment - bravery - maturity - and lots of confidence.

Some participants got multiple offers and some found jobs within the first day of job search. Others are taking the time to search deeper within themselves for what 'path' to take next.

For anyone needing a reminder of how amazing and inspirational young people are, come by and see us at Pathway sometime. There are ALWAYS examples here!

GRADS of Group 25 - WAY TO GO!!!!

2008-08-27T09:36:00.000-07:00

Never a dull moment at PATHWAY!

taking on the world with confidence.... SHE GOT THE JOB!!!

2008-08-18T11:56:00.000-07:00

The assertiveness training, outdoor adventure camp, resume workshops, target sheets, blisters and of course, all the 'check ins' and 'check outs' were worth it - She landed the job she wanted!

Way to go Melissa - you are a PATHWAY superstar!

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Photos

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Group 24 on Adventure Day captured by

A Channel.

New Group!! June 23, 2008

2008-05-27T14:46:00.001-07:00

Group 25 is getting ready to go!!

Are you ready for Pathway?

Know anybody who might be?

Give us a call!!

PATHWAY STARS! THE 'A CHANNEL' visits Adventure Day!

2008-05-14T12:36:00.000-07:00

Check out the facebook site to see it. ...

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=761229133

All About Us

2008-04-11T10:08:00.000-07:00

We are a 16 week lifeskills and employment project for youth ages 15 to 30 who are not working or in school.

We are located in Langford, BC but we can accept youth from all over the Victoria region including Sooke and Sidney.

The Pathway Project focuses a great deal of attention on communication skills, goal setting, team work and overcoming personal barriers which may be affecting people's ability to seek or retain employment that is personally meaningful to them. We can also be a useful program for someone who is unsure of their direction and is in need of finding their "path".
Participants are also able to obtain their Food Safe, First Aid and Super Host certificates through our program.

Their is a stipend of $8 per hour for the 8 weeks spent in the workshop setting. Most graduates are working or have returned to school by week 9. We monitor them on the job for 8 weeks to insure things are working well for them and communication is clear between the participant and the employer.

Our graduates tell us the project has boosted their confidence and helped their clarity, focus and ability to seek work effectively.

New Start Date for Next Pathway!

2008-04-01T15:15:00.001-07:00

We have decided to wait another week before starting our next project.
April 14, 2008 is the magic day so if you know anybody or you're interested, give us a call or and email.

Getting Ready for Group 24!

2008-03-26T08:15:00.000-07:00

Things are heating up around the Pathway Project as we gear up for the start of Group 24. We just got the word that we have been funded for another year (yayyy!!) so no time to lose. The project is so jam packed with fun, interesting, challenging things it means there is so much preparation to do. Guest speakers, employers, facilitators all need to be contacted and scheduled and events need to be planned.

Tara reports that all is well with Group 23 and everyone is enjoying their challenging new jobs.

2008-03-18T15:10:00.001-07:00

Check it out -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjNGH5OPQFM

Brittney shows us two ways that an interview can go. Brilliantly written, acted and produced!

Group 23 graduates!!

2008-03-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

Next Pathway starts April 7, 2008

Call Jen or Randy for more details 391-1487

Group 23 are working in daycare, automotive, retail clothing, couriers, telecommunications or pursuing their education. Well done Group 23 !!!

Group 23 at Week 5....

2008-01-16T10:23:00.000-08:00

Participants get serious about finding the work they want...

Looking Slick Group 23!!!

2008-01-16T09:47:00.000-08:00

PATHWAY is kicking it up a notch - Change in not always easy, especially when it means changing something about your appearance. Regardless, participants rose to the occasion to look slick and ultra pro, dressed to impress as they move into job search.

Group 23 has an adventure!

2008-01-11T08:19:00.000-08:00

A day in the great outdoors was just the ticket for an energetic group. Cooperation was the order of the day and everyone got right into it.

Just another great Pathway day.

Next Project Starts December 10 - LAST CALL!

2007-12-04T14:10:00.000-08:00

If you are interested in being a part of the next project, give Jen or Randy a call ASAP at 391 1487. Call today to get an interview set up!

Group 22 move to their jobs...

2007-12-04T13:41:00.000-08:00

It has been an eventful 8 weeks of workshops! Climbing rock walls in Metchosin, heated rounds of Hot Seat, visits from employers and daily bouts of checking in and checking out, participants from Group 22 are now working in new jobs. Behind that certificate, participants now hold a First Aid and FoodSafe certification, a well rehearsed 30-second commercial that any employer would appreciate, not to mention a grade 12 secondary school credit.

Congrats to all of you! Stay in touch and please stop in to share your wisdom with participants of our next group.

WAY TO GO Group 21!!

2007-09-17T11:01:00.000-07:00

Participants from Group 21 celebrated their last day of workshops on Friday. Now PATHWAY Graduates, these young people are off to work for places like COB's Bread, SportMart, and Future Shop. Others have decided that this is the perfect time to return to school to complete their high school diplomas. Some are doing both!!

We asked the Grads of Group 21 if they had any advice for the incoming participants of Group 22 - here's one piece of brilliance that one particularly reflective participant contributed:

"Don't take this knowledge for granted...Think about knowledge this way: Some of the choices you have made have led you here. Some of these choices you have to work on in order to be successful in life. Take in knowledge because it will help - do not deny it. It is only hard if you make it that way."

It was our pleasure and privilege to work with such a powerful group of young adults.
Congratulations Grads! Keep in touch...

Group 21 reaches the HALF WAY POINT!

2007-08-15T12:24:00.000-07:00

Through thick and thin, Group 21 has 'assertively' reached the half way point. Through outdoor adventure training, communication coaching, customer service training and all the check ins and outs, they are flying along the 'path'! This group is an excellent mix of creativity, courage and cool. It's amazing to see how much they have achieved already!

On to job search.....

APPLY NOW!

2007-06-29T08:29:00.001-07:00

Imagine: Finding a job that you like....

The PATHWAY Project may be your next step towards finding meaningful employment. The next project starts October 1, 2007. That means APPLY NOW! Go to your local employment service (WorkLink, Sooke Works, Beacon or Spectrum) and tell them you want to be a part of the next PATHWAY Project. OR call us to find out more - 391 1487.

Does this sound like you?

Between 15 and 30 years of age?
Not in school or working?
Little or no work experience in your field of interest?
Crumpled OR outdated resume OR no resume at all?
Lack of high school education or training?
No idea where you want to work? Not sure how to find out what you want to do?
Not sure what skills you have to offer?
Don't know how to get all of this started????

The PATHWAY Project may have what you need to get started. Call for more info today!

2007-06-28T16:16:00.000-07:00

Week 1 vs. Week 7. A top look to get the top job! Don't worry, the hoodie and hat still make an appearance on the weekend....

Part of The PATHWAY Project is learning the importance of the First Impression.

Group 20

2007-06-05T08:48:00.000-07:00

After the first month of workshops, Group 20 starts to look like a 'group'!

NEXT PROJECT STARTS MAY 14TH - WHO WILL IT BE??

2007-05-09T13:49:00.001-07:00

15 Young West Shore-ians have applied to be considered for a place in the project. Who will make the cut? Who will show up for the second interview tomorrow at 1pm sharp??

We'll find out who's up for it then! Stay tuned -

Group 19 Grads

2007-05-09T13:41:00.000-07:00

Celebration time - 6 weeks came and went so fast!

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One of the works of art from a Pathway participant.

Do you think he has a future in photography?