Providing ongoing student academic support is a key to educational success. The Student Support Worker works closely with the students providing support, direction and motivation. The Student Success Initiative was established to ensure student retention and successful completion of studies within a student-centered environment. OSHKI sees the direct correlation between the level of student personal and academic support and student post secondary program retention. A varied range of ongoing support services are available such as; workshops, career, personal, and academic counselling and referral services. It is critical that our students are supported in a holistic way by providing opportunities to develop competencies in self management, relationships with others and processes that build toward academic success.

Student Transition Program

Each new program begins with an intensive 4 day Student Orientation for student success and retention. Culturally appropriate learning strategies and personal development workshops are provided and individual time with our program coordinators and student support worker are scheduled. There are organized recreational activities to promote team building within a learning environment. It is the goal of OSHKI to ensure that each student experiences academic success.