The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program allows grade 11 & 12 students to experience their future career while in high school! Students complete certifications and training, a Co-op placement and take a bundle of courses related to their major. By completing these 3 components, students will earn a special designation on their diploma proving they have knowledge, experience and skills in their future employment sector.
Arts & Culture, Business, Construction, Energy, Health, ICT, Justice, Sports and Transportation are just some of the 13 majors offered at our Secondary Schools.
Participating in SHSM gives students the opportunity to gain important skills on the job with actual employers, at skills training centres and at school, while earning valuable industry certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications.
Grade 11 & 12 Students:
Be sure to sign up before the end of October!
Grade 10 Students:
You are welcome to sign up during course selection if you plan to participate in a Co-op (regular or summer), Dual Credit, OYAP, OYAP FAST, or UCEP program. Please note that the SHSM program begins in Grade 11. In the meantime, you can speak with your guidance counsellor or your school’s SHSM lead to confirm your eligibility and learn more about the program.
For more information, visit the SHSM Explained area of highskills.ca or contact SHSM@wcdsb.ca
