Helping Youth Pursue Education (HYPE)

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Through our Helping Youth Pursue Education (HYPE) Workshops, you'll get the real college experience. If your grades weren’t perfect or you didn’t complete high school, that’s okay. Our HYPE Workshops offer a free, two-week program to boost your confidence and get you college-ready.

Registration is now open!

Registration for HYPE 2027 is now open! Sign up today for our two-week summer program in July. 

No matter where you're starting from, there are opportunities to learn, grow, and explore new possibilities. Our Workshops provide a welcoming and supportive space for young people ages 17-29, particularly those from underserved neighbourhoods, to discover educational pathways, build skills, and explore career opportunities at their own pace.

New Format

Workshops run July 12–23, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an hour for lunch. Each morning before class begins, the entire group participates in life skills and personal development workshops that help you recognize your strengths and begin building a firm foundation for setting goals and stepping into your future, ready for success. 

HYPE Workshops Offer

  • Tuition-free, two-week, on-campus summer program.
  • Taught by Centennial professors.
  • Breakfast and lunch are provided.
  • Application support for a post-secondary program.
  • TTC fare provided.
  • Learning opportunities to engage in (Auto, Business, and Culinary, Human Development, Media, and Police and Public Safety)

Contact Us

Email: guidance@centennialcollege.ca