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The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized 2-year program approved by the Ministry of Education and offered to students in grades 11 and 12.
SHSM allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Students will gain sector-specific skills and knowledge in engaging, career-related learning environments, in a focused way for graduation and postsecondary education, training or employment.
St. Patrick offers SHSM opportunites in the areas of Construction and Hospitality & Tourism.
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Hospitality & Tourism SHSM with Captions TCDSB 2023.mp4hospitality & Tourism
hospitality & Tourism
Construction SHSM 2021-2022.pdfHospitality and Tourism SHSM 2021-2022.pdfPursuing SHSM allows students to acquire the skills and experience to assist them in their chosen post-secondary pathway: Apprenticeship Training, College, University and the Workplace.
Students who complete all SHSM requirements before graduation receive the SHSM red seal of distinction on their diploma and an SHSM Record Card for their portfolio, documenting their accomplishments. They are also eligible for scholarships and incentive opportunities at many postsecondary institutions.
SHSM SCHOLARSHIPS
SHSM SCHOLARSHIPS
SHSM students identify themselves through a checkbox on OCAS and OUAC when they are applying to College or University. There are scholarship and incentive opportunities for SHSM graduates at many postsecondary institutions. Included below is a list of current offerings:
Algoma University
Brock University
Confederation College
University of Guelph - Humber
University of Guelph - Ontario Agricultural College
Lakehead University
McMaster University
Niagara College Canada
Ontario Universities' Info
St. Mary's University
Trent University
Western University
University of Windsor
York University
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