Builds Real-World, Industry-Relevant Skills
Students gain hands-on experience in areas like design, media production, performing arts, business, foods and nutrition, languages and technologies. These skills are used in the creative industries.
Creative industries rely heavily on teamwork, presentations, and collaboration. Through co-op placements, and major courses, students will be working in groups, managing deadlines, pitching ideas and communicating effectively. These skills transfer directly to their future profession.
Encourages a focus on Creativity and Innovation
Creativity and innovation are beneficial for high school students as it helps them problem-solve in new ways, and adapt to challenges.
Creativity boosts confidence, encourage self-expression, which benefits students social and mental well-being.
Creativity and innovation make learning more engaging.
These skills prepare students for future careers by teaching them how to generate ideas, collaborate, and approach tasks creatively in any field.
Offers Certifications and Training
Students earn industry-recognized certifications (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid, and other trainings related to the sector). These make them more employable and help them stand out on college, university, or job applications.
Provides Career Exploration Before Graduation
Students in the SHSM must do a related co-op placement, which gives them on the job experience prior to graduation. Students can explore an area of interest and get real world experience while earning credits.
Students will have opportunities to attend hands-on learning experiences, related to the creative industries.
Opens Doors to Post-Secondary Options
The SHSM designation is recognized by colleges, universities, and apprenticeships. It helps students develop a stronger portfolio, gain experience to strength their applications, and stand out on admissions applications.
This program will also encourage students to explore post secondary pathways to hat relate to the creative passions. They may not have been aware that there are many pathways that lead to careers in the creative industries.
Connects Passion with Future Employment
This SHSM will allow students to take many electives that match their passions, while still setting themselves up for future employment.
With this SHSM students will see that the creative industries offer lots of employment opportunities as it connects to many fast-growing sectors —including construction, digital media, gaming, design, marketing, and entertainment. This SHSM program will help set students up for these emerging opportunities.