What is a Specialist High Skills Major Program (SHSM)?
The John Cabot SHSM offerings are ministry-approved specialized programs that allow students in their final two years of high school to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements to graduate from secondary school. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace.
How will the Business SHSM benefit you as a student?
🔴 You will participate in 6 sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs
(3 compulsory and a choice of 3 elective) from a list of additional certifications and training courses/programs.
🔴 Experiential learning & career exploration activities within the sector.
🔴 “Reach ahead” experiences connected with the student’s post-secondary pathway.
🔴 Development of essential skills and work habits required in the sector
and use of the Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) for purposes of documentation.
What happens at Graduation?
🔴 You will receive a special designation on your diploma signifying that you completed your specialized high school major requirements
🔴 You will be part of a select group who will wear a SHSM graduation sash showcasing your sucess.
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