Opportunity Pathways
Opportunity Pathways
Scholarships, internships, mentors, and the networks behind them
A rolling program rather than a fixed course: information sessions, mentor office hours, industry conversations, and one-to-one referrals that connect participants to scholarships, internships, and early career exposure. Participants can join a single session or stay connected for ongoing referrals.
- Format
- Rolling monthly sessions plus mentor office hours
- Session length
- 60 minutes per session
- Cadence
- Monthly information sessions; office hours by arrangement
- Group size
- Up to 30 for sessions, one-to-one for mentoring
- Delivery
- Live online, with in-person sessions at partner sites
- Cost
- Offered at no cost to participants
- Who it's for
- Youth ages 16–26 preparing for post-secondary education, training, or the workforce
What each session covers
Session type
Scholarship search and applications
Where to look, how to read eligibility criteria, building a deadline tracker, and writing an essay that answers the question that was actually asked.
Session type
Internships and first work experience
Finding openings, résumés with limited experience, interview preparation and practice, and what to expect in a first professional role.
Session type
Industry conversations
Panels and Q&A with professionals across fields so participants can hear how careers were actually built, including the detours.
Session type
Mentor office hours
Scheduled one-to-one time with vetted volunteer mentors for application review, goal setting, and honest feedback.
Ongoing
Referrals and follow-through
Participants who stay connected receive opportunity referrals as they come in, with check-ins on what was applied for and what happened next.
By the end you will be able to
- Run an organised scholarship search with deadlines tracked
- Draft and revise a scholarship or internship application
- Prepare a résumé and a short introduction for professional settings
- Ask useful questions of professionals in a field of interest
- Build and maintain a small professional network
- Follow up on referrals and opportunities without losing track
What's included
- A scholarship deadline tracker
- Résumé and introduction templates
- Application review by a volunteer mentor
- Ongoing opportunity referrals for connected participants
This is a good fit if
- You want opportunities but do not know where to look
- You have applications to submit and want a second set of eyes
- You would benefit from talking to someone already in the field
Next step
Register for Opportunity Pathways
Send us your details and we'll confirm the next start date, the location or meeting link, and anything to bring.
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