The Sankofa Centre of Excellence Graduation Coach Program is committed to advancing the academic success of African, Black and Caribbean students in the OCDSB.
As part of this aim, we have launched our Pathways to Excellence Series to support students to learn about post-secondary opportunities.
These virtual workshops are available to secondary students.
Date
Presenter
Topic
February 16, 7:00-9:00 pm
Cheryl Yarde (Black Foundation Community Networks)
Scholarship Application
February 23, 4:00-5:00 pm
Jonathan Kanji (Algonquin College)
A Post-Secondary Experience with Shaquille Morris
March 6, 1:00-2:30 pm
Lindsey Alcy (ACMP)
Applying to University or College
March 9, 4:00-5:00 pm
Sarah Hassan (Algonquin College)
Career Mentoring Panel
March 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
E.L. Adams II (Clinical and Educational Psychologist)
April 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Meghan Stewart-Wills (Mindfulness Coach)
Self Care and Wellness for Black Students and Families
April 20, 4:00-5:00 pm
Erik Franz (Algonquin College)
Virtual Tour
May 11, 4:00-5:00 pm
Jon Holmes (Algonquin College)
Student Panel
Sankofa Centre of Excellence partners:
Afro-Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP)
Ottawa Black Educators' Network (OBEN)
Parents for Diversity
Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre