Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSMs) bundle specific courses, industry-standard certifications and offer real world experiences outside of the classroom to our secondary students.
SHSM Sectors
You can choose from 68 SHSM programs spread throughout 24 schools across our school district. Current programs are available in the following schools and sectors.
2020-2021 Offerings:
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SHSM Sector(s) |
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Business, Construction, Sports |
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Arts and Culture, Construction, Health and Wellness, Hospitality and Tourism, Transportation |
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Hospitality |
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Business |
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Hospitality and Tourism, Health and Wellness |
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Arts and Culture, Agriculture, Construction, Hospitality and Tourism |
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Environment, Manufacturing, Health and Wellness |
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Construction, Transportation |
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Transportation |
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Arts and Culture, Business, Information and Communications Technology, Justice Community Safety, Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Sports |
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Health and Wellness, Manufacturing |
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Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation |
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Sports |
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Health and Wellness, Arts and Culture |
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Arts and Culture |
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Transportation, Hospitality, Business |
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Agriculture, Transportation |
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Business, Health and Wellness |
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Arts and Culture, Horticulture and Landscaping, Manufacturing, Sports, Transportation |
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Arts and Culture, Construction, Health and Wellness, Manufacturing |
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Business, Sports |
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Construction, Sports |
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Arts and Culture, Environmental, Hospitality and Tourism, Manufacturing |
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Agriculture, Environment |
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Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, Transportation |
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Arts and Culture, Information and Communications Technology, Sports |
SHSM Common Components
Each Specialist High Skills Major consists of five required components:
- A defined bundle of 8 to 10 grade 11 and grade 12 credits.
- Sector-recognized certifications and training courses and programs.
- Experiential learning activities and career exploration within the sector.
- "Reach ahead" learning experiences connected with the student's postsecondary plans.
- Development of the essential skills and work habits required in the sector, recorded using the tools in the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP).
Students must successfully complete all the required components to earn the SHSM "Red Seal" designation on their diploma. In addition, students receive an "SHSM Record" which outlines their achievement of the five required components.
Contact
For more information, contact the SHSM program coordinators at ext. 20388 or ext. 20511.
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