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st. patrick shsm programs

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 opportunities in the areas of Construction and Hospitality & Tourism.

Pursuing  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 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.  Here are 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