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If you are not sure what you would like to study, Pathways to »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵand Workplace Success program supports you to investigate career options and confidently choose your next step - either to post-secondary education or the workforce.


Pathways is also designed to help you bridge the gap between high school to college (even if high school was a few years ago!).

You will explore various occupations and industry sectors by taking career-focused courses and meet people currently working in industry. The program leads to work integrated learning placements where you have the opportunity to expand your network and confirm your career choice.
In addition to completing career-exploration courses, Pathways gives you flexibility to choose electives to meet your needs and interests.

  • September 2026

    Prince of Wales Campus

    Program Length

    1 Year

    Credential

    Certificate, Pathways to »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵand Workplace Success

    Canadian Tuition

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    International Tuition

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    Canadian Applicants

    Waiting list

    International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit

    Waiting list

    Other International Applicants

    Not Accepting Applications

  • September 2026

    Summerside Waterfront Campus

    Program Length

    1 Year

    Credential

    Certificate, Pathways to »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵand Workplace Success

    Canadian Tuition

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    International Tuition

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    Canadian Applicants

    Accepting Applications

    International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit

    Accepting Applications

    Other International Applicants

    Not Accepting Applications

  • Admissions Requirements

    • Grade 12 diploma at or above the general level (GED equivalent)
    • Résumé
    • Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check:
      Before attending any work-integrated learning portion of the program, a student must submit a criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. If the check indicates that a record exists, the student may not be able to complete portions of their program that are required for graduation. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the student.

    Notes:

     

    Don’t have the courses you need to get into this program? Visit our Academic Upgrading section to learn how to upgrade high school credits or get your high school equivalency credential (CAEC).

  • Degree Pathways

    This program has degree pathways, giving you the opportunity to receive credit for your Holland »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵdiploma when you continue your education. For a complete list of agreements, visit the Degree Pathways page.

    Partner Institution Credential Details of Agreement

  • Program courses

    There is currently no course information available for this program.

Pathways instructors and Academic Advisors help you choose electives in semester two to support your future plans. In total, up to five credits earned in the Pathway to »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵand Workplace Success program may be transferrable to programs as you move forward. 

Choose between two campus - PWC (Prince of Wales Campus) in Charlottetown or SWC (Summerside Waterfront Campus) in Summerside. 

Please note: This program accepts Mature Student applications. 

Upon successful completion of the Pathways to »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵand Workplace Success program at Holland College, graduates will:

  • Apply essential employability skills needed to be successful in post-secondary education and in a career.
  • Create a pathway for pursuing academic, personal, and career related goals.
  • Determine interests, skills, and values to influence academic, career, and social decisions.
  • Develop capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
  • Employ innovative practices to solve problems, overcome challenges, and adapt to change.
  • Integrate numeracy, literacy, and digital technology learning required to be successful in post-secondary study and/or the labour market.
  • Use critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to utilize academic, personal, and career related resources in research and application.
  • Use effective and professional communication techniques. 
  • Collaborate with others in post-secondary and workplace settings to begin to build a professional network. 

Once you have earned your Pathways to »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵand Workplace Certificate, you will have a stronger sense of direction and will have gained insight into your own strengths and interests, which will help you identify the post-secondary program or direct to work route that's right for you. Providing you meet all the admission requirements for your program of choice, you may be granted preferred acceptance to a Holland »¢Ñ¨ÊÓƵprogram.

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