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What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)?
What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)?
The SHSM is a Ministry-approved program offered to students at no cost, that helps students make successful transitions to a variety of post-secondary destinations. It is designed to meet the needs of students who would like to pursue an apprenticeship, college or university studies or employment in a specific sector. Students who successfully complete all program components will earn a Red Seal on their OSSD which indicates that the student has focused his/her high school experience on a career path that matches his/her skills and interests.
The SHSM is a Ministry-approved program offered to students at no cost, that helps students make successful transitions to a variety of post-secondary destinations. It is designed to meet the needs of students who would like to pursue an apprenticeship, college or university studies or employment in a specific sector. Students who successfully complete all program components will earn a Red Seal on their OSSD which indicates that the student has focused his/her high school experience on a career path that matches his/her skills and interests.
Components of the SHSM
Components of the SHSM
A student enrolled in the SHSM program will need to complete the following components, which will be made available for students in their grade 11 and grade 12 years.
A student enrolled in the SHSM program will need to complete the following components, which will be made available for students in their grade 11 and grade 12 years.
- A bundle of courses
- Connected Learning Activity (CLA) (Over the course of Grade 11 and 12, students will complete an assignment that connects various subject areas to the Arts and Culture sector)
- FREE Industry-Recognized Certifications, Awareness, Training
- Experiential Learning
- “Reach Ahead” Experiences
SHSM Poster 2020 YCDSB Draft 1.pdfPage updated
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