Specialist High Skills Major


What are they?


Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM's) let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Students receive the SHSM's seal on their diploma when they:
  • complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field
  • earn valuable industry certifications including first aid and CPR qualifications
  • gain important skills on the job with employers.

Who are they for?

Grade 11 and 12 students who are:
  • heading for an apprenticeship, training, college, university or the workplace.
  • wanting to identify, explore and refine their career goals and make informed choices about their next steps after secondary school.

What you need:

1 Math credit either 11 or 12

1 Art, Business or Science in grade 11 or 12

1 co-op credit in grade 11 or 12

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