The Specialist High Skills Major is a Ministry-approved specialized program which allows students to focus their learning in the Health and Wellness sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). It assists in their transition from secondary school to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. It allows students to experience a range of customized learning opportunities to explore, identify, and refine career goals and make informed decisions related to to post-secondary education or training. Through an SHSM, students begin to establish relationships and build networks in Health and Wellness. Students will receive a unique designation on their OSSD which is recognized province wide.
Experiential Learning and Career Exploration activities in the Health and Wellness sector
Earn certifications in communication skills, sign language, conflict resolution, intubation, Infection Control, medical terminology, wrapping and taping, First Aid and CPR
Check out various post-secondary programs offered to Health and Wellness students
Students engage with a sector partner and apply skills to gain insight into the relationship between this sector and ICE (innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship)
To explore different careers in Health and Wellness
To build your resume
Scholarships for students that graduate with the seal
You must be a Saunders student in grade 10 or grade 11 to be eligible
Applications for 2021-2022 will be open in June of 2021
Check that you are registered for the required courses
Mrs. Bonvanie will alert you in June if you have earned a spot in the program. Join the class Google Classroom and enjoy!