WHAT IS A SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR (SHSM)?
BCI offers students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to earn a SHSM designation in: Arts and Culture; Business and Manufacturing.
Students enrolled in either SHSM will have the opportunity to explore a specific community, economic and/or industry sector of interest and to acquire skills and experiences within that sector, preparing them for post-secondary destination in one of four pathways: Apprenticeship, College, University or the Workplace.
WHAT DOES THE SPECIALIST HIGH SKILLS MAJOR PROGRAM INCLUDE?
- Specified, bundled credits, including 4 major credits related to the sector.
- Sector-recognized certification training (e.g. CPR, WHMIS, etc…).
- Real life experiential learning and “Reach Ahead” opportunities.
- Development of the Ontario Skills Passport
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ministry of Education Website: this will open the main Ministry of Ontario SHSM website.
From the Ministry Website: SHSM – Information and Communication Technology or SHSM – Arts and Culture or SHSM Business or SHSM Sports .
Download the SHSM Newsletter – BCI – 2015
Download the SHSM – ICT course requirements/Student Checklist
Contact Bob Taylor in BCI guidance at 519-885-4620 ext. 1131.
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