Specialist High Skills Major

SHSM Programs

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• Arts & Culture
• Business
• Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services
• Construction
• Energy Program
• Environment
• Health & Wellness
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Info Comm Technology
• Landscaping & Horticulture
• Manufacturing
• Transportation

What are the highlights of these programs?

• Select a bundle of 9-10 required credits identified in a Ministry approved framework including:
• ‘Major’ credits (4) provide sector specific knowledge and skills (landscaping or manufacturing)
• Other required credits (3), including English, science and mathematics, delivered in the context of the manufacturing sector;
• Earn sector recognized certifications to assist in successful transition and possible advanced standing in the workplace and post secondary destinations
• Earn additional certifications such as 1st Aid, CPR and WHMIS
• Engage in experiential learning through job shadowing, work experience, and cooperative education- a minimum of 2 credits linked to the ‘Major’ credits;
• Use the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) to document demonstration of essential skills and work habits;
• Engage in ‘reach ahead’ experiences that range from experiential learning a few hours in length to full courses.
• Receive relevant training that will lead to any post secondary destination and assist with easy transition into the workplace.

Transportation Specialist High Skills Major

When do students start a SHSM?

Students are able to enter a SHSM based on readiness and alignment of the program with their interests and post secondary goals. Entry should occur no later than Year 3 in order for the student to be appropriately scheduled into the required courses. See the SHSM process at right.

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:

• SHSM Application Package All forms required to apply for a SHSM