Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
What is involved?  The Specialist High Skills Major is a fabulous program that gives students a focus in their senior high school years that leads to all post-secondary destinations (apprenticeship, college, university, and work).  A student must take 2 Grade 11 and 2 Grade 12 courses in a specialized area, and a co-operative education course.  It also involves contextualized units in Math and English where the focus is in the specific sector.

Students will also have the opportunity to explore experiential learning and reach ahead activities such as field trips, competitions, etc.  At the conclusion of the program, students will receive a special Red Seal diploma and transcript as evidence of their completion of a Specialist High Skills Major.

Sectors for Specialist High Skills Majors  (link each one to correct place in schooltocareer.ca):
Arts & Culture
Business
Construction/HVAC/Technological Design
Community & Emergency Services
Manufacturing
Health Care Sciences/Medical Technology
Hospitality & Tourism
Information & Communication Technology
Landscaping & Horticulture
RBG ECO Studies-Environment
Transportation

Check out www.schooltocareer.ca for more information.