What makes the On Track to Success program unique?
Relationships are at the heart of our program. Success Coaches offer essential out-of-school support to students, helping them navigate challenges through guidance, mentorship, and financial assistance. By addressing these barriers, we empower students to reach their full potential.
On Track to Success Mission:
More high school graduates and more youth enrolling in college, university or trade education.
Keeping kids in school can improve many life outcomes, including health, higher life-long earning potential, and lower the chances of at-risk behaviour. Together we can build a skilled local workforce ready for the modern economy while helping local youth prosper.
200
200 students are currently in the On Track to Success program
93%
93% of students graduated on time (7.5% higher than provincial average)
80%
80% of 2024 graduates are actively enrolled in a post-secondary program
Focusing on Cradle to Career Milestones 4 and 5:
Ready Students to Graduate High School and Prepare Young Adults to be Employablee
The On Track to Success program wraps support around a young person and their family to help them graduate high school. The purpose of the program is to support economically disadvantaged students to stay in school and go on to some form of post-secondary school be it college, university or a trade. Students enrolled in the On Track to Success program will have the opportunity to receive up to $4,000 for post-secondary education.
Unlocking Youth Potential
On Track to Success runs in our priority neighbourhoods, which includes Leamington, West Windsor, and Downtown Windsor and supports students from grades 9 to 12.
On Track to Success provides four main programming elements to ensure students reach their full potential, which consists of academic support, social mentoring, career exploration opportunities and financial assistance for the student and their family.
Equity and Empowerment
The Ujima Initiative provides Black students in the On Track to Success program access to culturally relevant resources, including community mentorship, mental health support, and systems navigation support.
Get Involved with On Track to Success
Opportunities to Support a Student
We are fortunate to have many generous donors who invest $5,000 to support a student each year. Many donors support multiple students or support a student spanning their entire high school education.
Mentoring & Volunteer Opportunities
All youth deserve the opportunity to succeed in school and in life. You can Help! We’re looking for tutors and mentors to support the On Track to Success Program.
Year End Report
We’re grateful to our many donors and partners who make On Track to Success the great success that it is.
Please take a look at the Year End Report to learn about some of the work that has taken place over the past year.
Recent Stories From On Track to Success Students
Meet Ritchie, a graduate of the On Track to Success program. In an interview with his success coach, he shares how the program helped him build confidence, develop public speaking skills, and transition to college during the COVID-19 era. Read more about how On Track to Success helped him excel in school and life.
July 8, 2024
Executive Mentorship Program
The Executive Mentorship Program (EMP) is designed to provide graduates of On Track to Success, who are currently enrolled in post-secondary, with a meaningful and gainful mentorship opportunity over the summer.
April 4, 2024
Julia’s Journey: From Challenges to Triumphs
On Track To Success is a wrap-around intervention for high school students and their families to help them graduate high school, and go on to college, university or a trade. We’d like to introduce you to one of our On Track To Success graduates – Julia.
March 30, 2023
On Track to Pay it Forward – Mohamed’s Story
The On Track to Success program provided support that was crucial for Mohamed to succeed and had a big impact on his life. He was able to connect with a tutor who understood his learning style and helped him get through that very difficult time. “Without that help, I would not have been able to pass my class. I am forever thankful for the support that I received from the OTTS program.” says Mohamed.
A growth mindset
Amber reflects on the On Track to Success program and her success coach, Liam, and its impact on her life now that she is in university. Amber talks about putting aside her fears and having a growth mindset.
Helping youth reach their potential
Brooklyn graduated from United Way’s On Track to Success program which has helped her overcome both personal and academic struggles.
Paving the way to post-secondary
Lidiana talks about her career aspirations after graduating from United Way’s On Track to Success program.
Thank You to Our Generous Supporters
Donations of $100,000+
| Women United |
| Ministry of Citizenship & Multiculturalism |
Donations of $50,000 – $99,999
| Everjonge Homes Ltd. |
| Ministry of Colleges and Universities |
| RBC Royal Bank |
| Toldo Foundation |
| United Way Centraide Canada |
Donations of $25,000 – $49,999
| Bartol Family Fund |
| Gus Revenberg, Gus Revenber Kia, Nissan Infiniti of Windsor, Volkswagen of Windsor |
| St. Clair College |
| Stephanie & Barry Zekelman Foundation |
| University of Windsor |
Donations of $10,000 – $24,999
| Allana Everitt and Ron DeJonge | Michael & Sandy Beneteau |
| ArcelorMittal Windsor | Next Dimension |
| Carl Hooper | The Tamblyn Family Trust Fund |
| CIBC | Unique Tool & Gauge Inc. |
| Laval International Tool & Mold |
Donations of $5,000 – $9,999
| BASF Canada | Hôtel Dieu Grace Healthcare Foundation |
| Bill & Rochelle Tepperman Foundation | Jem D International Partners LP DBA Red Sun Farms |
| Champion Products | Leamington Chrysler |
| Cheryl & Barry Horrobin | The Morris & Beverly Baker Foundation |
| CUPE Local 1393 | OPSEU Local 137 & OPSEU Local 138 |
| CUPE Local 3137 | Patrick & Arlene Goggins |
| CUPE Local 543 | Retiree Volunteer Council |
| Dr. Douglas Paterson & Margaret Cole-Paterson | Sean & Jennifer White |
| Freed-Orman Family Fund at the Windsor Essex Community Foundation | UE Enclosures |
| Gauge-Rite (2011) Inc. | Windsor Regional Society of Architects |
Donations of $1,200 – $4,999
| Debra Salter | |
| Desjardins Group | |
| Mary Jean Gallagher | |
| Mike Clark & Shelley Donovan |