About The Program
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Community and Emergency Services gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Community and Emergency Services sectors while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a "leg-up" to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing all 4 destinations.
Programs & Locations
| Program | Location | Region of Halton | Program Teacher | Contact |
| SHSM in Community Safety & Emergency Services | White Oaks Secondary School | Oakville | Alaeric Sutherland | sutherlanda@hdsb.ca |
| Canadian Forces Co-Op - Program Information | Burlington Armoury (administered through White Oaks Secondary School) | Burlington | Alaeric Sutherland | sutherlanda@hdsb.ca |
Process:
To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following document. This document is designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a SHSM program.
Downloads:
You may also pick up a complete package from the School to Career Guidance contact at your present school to book a visit or interview.
For the name of the School to Career Contact at your school go to our Contact Us page.