SHSM: Specialist High Skills Major
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 grade 11 and 12 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.
Notes:
Students indicate their interest in SHSM in grade 10 through course selection or to their Guidance Counsellor.
SHSM is open to any grade 11 and 12 student who is interested in taking the specific SHSM courses.
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Arts and Culture gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Arts and Culture sector while still in high school.
The Arts and Culture sector offers students opportunities to get inspired and use their unique skills and abilities in careers in visual arts, drama and performance, technical theatre, dance, media and many other creative areas. Arts education challenges people to think critically and solve problems creatively – skills that are in high demand in all walks of life.
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Health and Wellness gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Health and Wellness sector while still in high school.
The demand for professionals in the Health and Wellness sector in Ontario and across Canada is increasing as the age of our population increases. This sector has a wide variety of career opportunities and employs close to 2 million people across Canada. Kinesiologist, child care worker, fitness instructor, doctor, nurse, veterinary technician, hospital porter and medical technician are just some of the numerous occupations that the SHSM Health and Wellness program prepares students to pursue.
Design, Engineering and Manufacturing
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Manufacturing gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Manufacturing sector while still in high school.
The Manufacturing sector, with its production of consumer and industrial goods, accounts for the greatest number of jobs in Ontario. From programming, operation, service, and repair to more specific areas such as robotics and advanced manufacturing, there are many opportunities for on the job experiences.
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