what is shsm?
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 opportunities
Experiential Learning and Career Exploration activities in the Health and Wellness sector
SecTOR-recognized certifications
Earn certifications in communication skills, sign language, conflict resolution, intubation, Infection Control, medical terminology, wrapping and taping, First Aid and CPR
reach ahead experiences
Check out various post-secondary programs offered to Health and Wellness students
innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship training
Students engage with a sector partner and apply skills to gain insight into the relationship between this sector and ICE (innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship)
WHY SHSM?
To explore different careers in Health and Wellness
To build your resume
Scholarships for students that graduate with the seal
how to get in to SHSM?
You must be a Saunders student in grade 10 or grade 11 to be eligible
Check that you are registered for the required courses
JUNE - Select SHSM in myBlueprint when you register for courses in February. A counsellor will contact you to ensure you have selected the correct courses
Ms. Quinlan or Ms. Sudicky will contact you in September with information about the program
Contact the Health and Wellness Leads at Saunders
Ms. Quinlan and Ms. Sudicky