What is a 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 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

SHSM Programs are 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

Resources:

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) - Q & A 

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Ministry Website 

SHSM Program Distribution Per YCDSB Secondary School: