SHSM

St John Paul II C.S.S.

TCDSB SHSM Explainer_Oct 19_Pt1.mp4

SJPII offers the Specialist High Skills Major program in the areas of concentration of Arts and Culture, Business, Information Communication Technology, Health and Wellness and Sports.

What are they?

Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). 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 valuable industry certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications

  • gain important skills on the job through cooperative education placements.


Who are they for?

Grade 11 and 12 students who are:

  • heading for apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace

  • wanting to identify, explore and refine their career goals and make informed choices about their next steps after secondary school.


How can they help?

Students have the opportunity to:

  • gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centres and at school

  • earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and CPR qualifications.


Click HERE for the Ministry of Education site for more about SHSM.


SJPII SHSM Open House/Curriculum Night Slides

For more information on the SHSM program, please click HERE.