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This is a new SHSM Program at St. Brother André
This is a new SHSM Program at St. Brother André
WHAT IS THE SHSM HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROGRAM?
WHAT IS THE SHSM HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM PROGRAM?
About the Program:
About the Program:
The Specialist High Skills Major in Hospitality & Tourism allows students to explore the various career opportunities that exist in this sector, so that they can later make informed career choices.
The Specialist High Skills Major in Hospitality & Tourism allows students to explore the various career opportunities that exist in this sector, so that they can later make informed career choices.
As a growing sector, the hospitality and tourism industries include opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, and travel services. Jobs in this sector tend to provide plenty of opportunities for advancement, widely transferable skills, and ongoing training.
As a growing sector, the hospitality and tourism industries include opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, and travel services. Jobs in this sector tend to provide plenty of opportunities for advancement, widely transferable skills, and ongoing training.
Why Enrol in the Program?
Why Enrol in the Program?
- Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
- Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
- Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
Potential Career Paths
Potential Career Paths
For Hospitality & Tourism majors, possible career paths include:
For Hospitality & Tourism majors, possible career paths include:
- Apprenticeship – baker, cook, chef, special events coordinator
- College – flight attendant, food service manager
- University – nutritionist, dietician, hotel/resort manager
- Entry level workplace – hotel valet, bartender
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
In the Hospitality & Tourism major, students will take 8 credits in grade 11 and 12:
In the Hospitality & Tourism major, students will take 8 credits in grade 11 and 12:
- 4 Hospitality & Tourism major credits
- 1 English credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 1 Math credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 1 Business Studies/Science credit (Grade 11 or 12)
- 2 co-operative education credits to gain workplace experience that helps you refine, extend and practice your Hospitality & Tourism knowledge and skills
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
Additionally, students will have opportunities for:
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities in Hospitality & Tourism
- Certifications and training programs in arts and culture, including:
- 4 compulsory certifications: Standard First Aid, WHMIS (generic), CPR (Level C) with AED, Customer Service
- 2 additional certifications and/or training courses as specified in the sector-specific guide
Want to Know More?
Want to Know More?
Contact:
Contact:
Ms. Raponi, Hospitality and Tourism SHSM Liaison
Ms. Raponi, Hospitality and Tourism SHSM Liaison
Phone Number: 905-294-7671 Ext. 233
Phone Number: 905-294-7671 Ext. 233
Email: daniela.raponi@ycdsbk12.ca
Email: daniela.raponi@ycdsbk12.ca
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