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That sense of belonging carried Bosun through to one of her proudest moments: high school graduation. “I was so happy,” she laughed. “My dad said, ‘This isn’t your graduation—it’s mine!’ He invited so many people. And having the On Track team there to celebrate with me made it even more special.”

When Sindy looks back on the last ten years of her life, it’s hard to believe how far she’s come—and how early the journey started. She was just 14 years old, sitting in her Grade 8 classroom, when her teacher selected a small group of students to join a new program called On Track to Success.

From uncertainty to opportunity — Munir’s journey shows how community support can change everything. With help from Ignite Academy, he’s building confidence and a brighter future.

When I first found out I was selected for the Executive Mentorship Program I was ecstatic, but if I’m being honest, I was also unsure of what to expect. Everyone kept telling me it was a fantastic opportunity, something that would give me real-world career experience, something that would help me shape my future. But I didn’t realize just how much it would impact me until I stepped into my placement.