In this episode, Colin sits down with Ed Havenga, Jodi Froud, and Jessica Chateauvert from the Pathways department at the Avon Maitland District School Board to unpack what “Pathways” really means for students and employers in Huron County. Far more than co-op placements, Pathways is a comprehensive approach that starts as early as Grade 6 and continues through high school with dual credits, Specialist High Skills Majors, experiential learning, and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.Ed explains how today’s high school experience has changed, with expanded co-op opportunities and stronger connections between students and local employers. Jodi highlights the matchmaker role Pathways plays, ensuring that placements align with students’ interests and work values, while Jessica outlines how SHSM helps students gain industry-recognized certifications that make them job-ready on day one.The conversation also explores the growing success of the Pathways Innovation Center in Stratford, AMDSB’s rapid increase in youth apprentices, and new ways employers can get involved, from job shadowing to advisory committees. It is a candid, practical look at how schools and employers can work together to build a stronger local workforce and keep more young people in Huron County after graduation.

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