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What is SHSM?
What is SHSM?
Specialist High Skills Major offers you an opportunity to complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) while focusing on a specific economic sector and supporting transitions to college, apprenticeship, university and the workplace. Sixteen economic sectors are represented and all boards must have Ministry approval in order to offer a SHSM.
4 SHSMs Offered at Agincourt
4 SHSMs Offered at Agincourt
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The 5 Components of SHSM
The 5 Components of SHSM
Bundle of credits: A defined bundle of credits consisting of eight to ten Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits, including cooperative education credits (Coop)
Certification and training experiences: Sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses
Experiential learning and career exploration activities: Experiential learning and career exploration activities within the sector with Industry Partners such as Deloitte, Junior Achievement, Insurance Institute, CPA Ontario, etc.
Reach ahead experiences: Learning experiences connected with the student's postsecondary plans with industry partners such as George Brown, University of Toronto, Ryerson University, Centennial College, and others outside the GTA.
Sector-partnered experiences: Experiences in which students engage with a sector partner to explore sector-related content, skills, and knowledge involving either ICE (innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship), coding, or mathematical literacy.
For Additional Information
For Additional Information
Speak to Mr. Hirji (aly.hirji@tdsb.on.ca) - Found in Room 229 (Lunch/Morning/Afternoon) or the Business Studies Office North (beside Room 235)
Watch for announcements about a SHSM info session during course selection
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