ICT SHSM

What is a SHSM

The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized program that allows students to gain credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and focus their learning on a specific economic sector at the same time. The SHSM is a Ministry of Education approved program.

Students receive the SHSM seal on their diploma when they:

complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field
earn industry certifications and qualifications
gain important skills on the job through cooperative education placements

Information & Communication Technology SHSM

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the sector that processes information using electronic systems. The ICT sector continues to transform our economy and everyday life. Core industries in this sector include:

Computer systems (e.g., computer engineering, technical support, electronics, robotics, network engineering, information system analyst)
Software and digital media (e.g., software development, computer and video games, simulations, computer animation, data management, web design, web portals, publishing)
Communications systems (e.g., telecommunications, cybersecurity, cable/broadband, broadcasting, and other program distribution system)

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