Finding Your Way: How Reboot Plus Helps Youth Discover Their Path — A Student’s Story

For many young people, figuring out what comes after high school can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s deciding on a career, choosing a field of study, or even just understanding your strengths and personality, there’s a lot to navigate. That’s where Reboot Plus comes in — a supportive, hope-centred career and educational development program designed to help youth build confidence, explore career options, and make informed decisions about their future.

But don’t just take our word for it — here’s Lina’s story.

What Is Reboot Plus?

Reboot Plus is a unique program that helps young people who are not sure what path to take after high school. Through workshops, hands-on experiences, and personal development activities, students get the opportunity to explore who they are and what they want.

The program includes career exploration, personality assessments, skill-building exercises, and even informational interviews. It’s a chance to step outside the traditional school structure and into a space that’s focused entirely on you — your goals, your interests, and your future.

Lina’s Journey

“Hi, I’m Lina and I started in the Reboot Plus program in February this year. The teacher at school talked to me about this program, and what helped me make the decision is that the program will help me know what I want to study.”

Lina came to Canada after graduating high school in Saudi Arabia. Like many newcomers, she faced unexpected challenges when trying to apply for college — in her case, needing to complete English 12 before being eligible. Reboot Plus offered a bridge — not just to improve her skills, but to discover her passions.

“As for the program, it is really a very beautiful and purposeful program, and it really helps you understand yourself and your choices.”

Helping Youth Find Their Path

Reboot Plus supports youth by creating a safe and engaging space to ask questions, explore interests, and connect with industry professionals and peers. Whether you’re unsure about your future, thinking about college or work, or just looking to discover more about yourself — this program offers real tools to help guide the way.

“In fact, yes, I think that the program was better than high school for me because it teaches topics that I am interested in.”

Lina experienced many “ah-ha” moments throughout the program — from learning about different types of talents, to exploring personality traits and how they connect to career choices.

“There were many moments when I stopped and said, ‘Ah, for example, I did not know before what the talent categories and their names were.’ It was really easier for us to know what each talent is called.”

A Special Resource for Newcomer Youth

For youth who have moved to Canada from another country, Reboot Plus can be especially valuable. Navigating a new education system, language requirements, and cultural differences can feel isolating. This program creates a welcoming environment where young people can build confidence, gain clarity, and receive the support they need to succeed.

“Of course, the program is useful for me because it makes it easier for me to know what I want. I want to open my own project, and I want to learn sign language and study psychology in college to help people.”

A Place of Support and Inspiration

From practical tools like learning how to introduce yourself in a professional setting, to the thoughtful care of providing meals and bus tickets, Reboot Plus is about meeting young people where they’re at and helping them move forward.

“Of course, the interviews inspired me, especially the quick interview that they taught us to introduce ourselves in a clear, quick and useful way.”

“In the end, I want to say that this program is really useful and beautiful, and of course we do not forget the teachers who helped us and also what they provide us with from food and bus tickets.”

Thank You, Lina

Thank you, Lina, for sharing your story. Your honesty, insight, and passion for helping others are an inspiration — and a true reflection of what Reboot Plus is all about.

If you’re a young person wondering what’s next, or a newcomer trying to figure out your place in Canada’s education or work world — Reboot Plus could be the start of your path forward.

Want to learn more? Reach out and take the first step toward discovering your future.