Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

The SHSM is a voluntary, Ministry-approved program that supports students in making smooth transitions to a variety of post-secondary institutions. It is created to meet the requirements of students who choose to pursue an apprenticeship, college or university studies, or work in a particular sector. Students who successfully complete the entire program will receive a Red Seal on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma, signifying that they have concentrated their high school education on a career path that fits their interests and skills.