SHSM

Creative Industries SHSM

Our department has applied for a grant to run a creative industries SHSM! If approved, our grade 11 and future 12 students will be able to enroll in the SHSM!   

What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)?

Students explore a career path that matches their skills, interests and talents while earning a Specialist Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Grade 11 and 12 students can upgrade their OSSD while they try out a sector that interests them and see if it is the direction they want to take.

Learn more on the OCTE website.

What are the key benefits of SHSM? 

Our creative industries SHSM is beneficial for students because it bridges creative interests with practical career skills!

Please visit our benefits page to see a full list of benefits!  

What are the components?

This SHSM program has 5 required components: 

• bundle of 8 credits

• certifications and training recognized by the arts and culture sector

• experiential learning and career exploration activities

• reach ahead experiences

• sector-partnered experiences (SPEs)

Please visit our requirements page to learn more about what the components and requirements of the SHSM are.