Business SHSM
Business SHSM
Learn and Earn with the Business SHSM Program!
Students who are interested in running their own business, learning about about the business world and pursuing business studies at college or university, as well as those headed for the trades or the world of work, are welcome in this program. All students will have the opportunity to explore their future career fields and educational opportunities.
This SHSM program offers certifications including CPR/First Aid, WHMIS, as well as Service Excellence training and more, free of charge. Field trips to colleges, universities and businesses will allow students to explore post-secondary schools, as well as learning how businesses operate and compete in their industries. The trips will be offered at little or no cost. Participating students are encouraged to join the Business/DECA club. Students who graduate with a full "red-seal" are eligible for scholarships at some universities.
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Ministry of Education Overview of Business SHSM Programs:
Overview: The business sector, the central pillar of Canada's economy, is bursting with opportunities, from positions as accountants and clerks to administrators and retailers. The business sector also offers opportunities to young entrepreneurs to aim at the international market because of globalization and new technology. As long as there is commerce, qualified and knowledgeable workers in business, students will find prospects either in one of Canada's prospering companies or as an entrepreneur in one of their own.
The SHSM-Business enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Depending on local circumstances, the SHSM in Business may be designed to have a particular focus, for example, on entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, retail, marketing, international business, economics, management and administration, or event planning. Pursuing the Specialist High Skills Major Business enables students to customize their secondary school education to suit their interests and talents while meeting the requirements for the OSSD.
This SHSM is valued by the business sector and post secondary educational institutions and is designed to help prepare students for a post secondary opportunity of their choice in this economic sector. The Business SHSM provides students the opportunity to explore, identify, and refine career goals to make informed decisions about their post secondary options. The Business SHSM enables students partake in "reach ahead" experiences that will help them gain confidence in their ability to be successful, refine skills and work habits, and make an informed choice about future careers and next steps.