Pathways to College and Workplace Success

Career Pathways

If you are not sure what you would like to study, Pathways to College and 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.

Sep 2026
PWC Sep 2026
SWC

September 2026

Prince of Wales Campus

Program Length

1 Year

Credential

Certificate, Pathways to College and Workplace Success

Canadian Tuition

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International Tuition

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Canadian Applicants

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International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit

Accepting Applications

Other International Applicants

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September 2026

Summerside Waterfront Campus

Program Length

1 Year

Credential

Certificate, Pathways to College and Workplace Success

Canadian Tuition

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International Tuition

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Canadian Applicants

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International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit

Accepting Applications

Other International Applicants

Accepting Applications

Admissions Requirements Degree Pathways Program Courses

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.
- Don’t have the courses you need to get into this program? Upgrade, earn high school credits, or get your high school equivalency credential through Adult Education. It’s free!
- If your first language is not English, please review our English Language Requirements.
Note: This program accepts Mature Applicants

Degree Pathways

This program has degree pathways, giving you the opportunity to receive credit for your Holland College diploma 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.

Additional Program Information

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 College and 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Pathways to College and 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.

Graduate Opportunities

Once you have earned your Pathways to College and 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 College program.

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Student Supports

Student Awards

Student Housing

Tuition and Other Fees	1 year

Tuition	$4,750
Student Association	$178
Health Insurance Fee	$470
Fitness Centre Fee	$80
Graduation Fee	$100
First Aid/WHMIS	$120
Subtotal	$5,698

1^st installment due first day of classes in September	$3,223
2^nd installment due first day of classes in January	$2,475

Other Costs
Please note: the cost of books, materials, and supplies are included here for your information only, this amount is not payable to the college. Do not include this amount in your tuition payment.
Books	$600
Materials/Supplies	$100
Subtotal	$700

Grand Total	$6,398

Tuition and Other Fees	1 year

Tuition	$10,990
Student Association	$178
Health Insurance Fee	$1,220
Fitness Centre Fee	$80
Graduation Fee	$100
First Aid/WHMIS	$120
Subtotal	$12,688

1^st installment due first day of classes in September	$10,213
2^nd installment due first day of classes in January	$2,475

Other Costs
Please note: the cost of books, materials, and supplies are included here for your information only, this amount is not payable to the college. Do not include this amount in your tuition payment.
Books	$600
Materials/Supplies	$100
Subtotal	$700

Grand Total	$13,388

Tuition and Other Fees	1 year

Tuition	$4,750
Student Association	$178
Health Insurance Fee	$470
Graduation Fee	$100
First Aid/WHMIS	$120
Subtotal	$5,618

1^st installment due first day of classes in September	$3,143
2^nd installment due first day of classes in January	$2,475

Other Costs
Please note: the cost of books, materials, and supplies are included here for your information only, this amount is not payable to the college. Do not include this amount in your tuition payment.
Books	$600
Materials/Supplies	$100
Subtotal	$700

Grand Total	$6,318

Tuition and Other Fees	1 year

Tuition	$10,990
Student Association	$178
Health Insurance Fee	$1,220
Graduation Fee	$100
First Aid/WHMIS	$120
Subtotal	$12,608

1^st installment due first day of classes in September	$10,133
2^nd installment due first day of classes in January	$2,475

Other Costs
Please note: the cost of books, materials, and supplies are included here for your information only, this amount is not payable to the college. Do not include this amount in your tuition payment.
Books	$600
Materials/Supplies	$100
Subtotal	$700

Grand Total	$13,308

Pathways to College and Workplace Success

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