If you or someone you care for is a survivor of childhood cancer facing learning difficulties, The POGO School and Work Transitions Program can help.

Survivors of brain tumours and other childhood cancers can develop learning difficulties resulting from their disease or treatment. This can impact their ability to achieve their educational and career goals.

The POGO Transitions Program facilitates a smoother transition from high school to appropriate school and work opportunities.

POGO Counsellors

• Provide individual, customized service to young people, focusing on their strengths and skills
• Help survivors identify and implement learning strategies to improve academic or employment success
• Assist survivors with identifying appropriate career options and goals that will guide them through the career exploration process
• Develop a personal education and/or employment plan with survivors
• Link survivors with appropriate services and supports within colleges, universities, or the community
• Assist survivors in applying for admission to college or university and prepare survivors for employment
• Help survivors develop self-advocacy and problem-solving skills

For survivors of childhood cancer who are 16 years or older, The POGO Transitions Program may be of help. For more information, please contact a POGO Counsellor. And, follow The POGO Transitions Program on POGO’s social media accounts: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook