Pathways to Post-Secondary

Foundations

Building strong foundations for your future

Shad equips students with the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in post-secondary and beyond. Through immersive, hands-on projects, exposure to advanced STEAM and entrepreneurship concepts, and life on a university campus, participants develop critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership abilities. The program fosters a mindset of curiosity and innovation, helping students transition from high school to higher education with clarity and purpose.

Here is what participants say after our program:

90%

of Shad participants said

Shad helped me connect with like-minded peers

86%

of Shad participants said

Shad helped me communicate more effectively

90%

of Shad participants said

Shad improved my ability to solve tough problems

92%

of Shad participants said

Shad helped me to think critically

89%

of Shad participants said

Shad increased my readiness for university

“I would have never been able to start my not-for-profit project if I didn’t learn the skills that I learned at Shad, if I didn’t gain the confidence I did, and if I didn’t meet the people that I met. It really was a life-changing experience.”

Natalie Mitchell

Newfoundland

“It was awesome to meet so many different students from different parts of the country. Everyone had different experiences, and we were able to share that with each other and learn from each other, especially with all the group work and collaboration.”

Raina Garland

Manitoba