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Specialist high skills major
Specialist high skills major
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized high school program that allows students to earn their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and focus their learning on a specific economic sector at the same time.
Students develop skills for their future careers, graduate high school with industry certifications and training and earn an SHSM seal on their high school diploma.
To complete an SHSM, students need to:
complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student’s selected field
earn industry certifications like first aid and CPR qualifications
gain on-the-job skills through cooperative education placements
When students complete an SHSM, they will get:
a high school diploma with an embossed SHSM seal
an SHSM record that has details of credit bundle, certifications, placements and other experiences
formal recognition on their Ontario Student Transcript
Brebeuf College offers the following SHSM programs, many of which lead to well-paying skilled trades careers:
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Students in the Health and Wellness SHSM program will:
Gain knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and human development
Develop some fundamental skills in health and wellness, such as assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs and developing health promotion activities and exercise programs
Recognize the diversity of occupations in the sector and understand the role that each plays as a component of delivering a comprehensive and collaborative health and wellness plan
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Students in the ICT SHSM program will:
Hear and see first hand what a career in information and communications technology looks and feels like
Discover the connection between schools and careers
Network with post-secondary institutions, local industries and businesses
Gain self confidence and develop skills
Complete industry recognized certifications and training
Open doors for future employment
Earn a Red Seal designation on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Students in the Arts & Culture program will:
Learn a variety of performance styles
Participate in workshops with industry professionals
Develop studio skills in a variety of traditional and emerging media
Incorporate digital technologies into the creative process
Develop transferable skills compatible with multiple pathways to all postsecondary destinations
Business
Business
Engage with entrepreneurs and other businesses professionals
Participate in business competitions
Visit post-secondary institutions
Take part in real-world business simulations, complete a business related internship and earn certifications relevant in the business world
Develop problem solving, team work, management and leadership skills in a business setting
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