Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program provides students with essential skills and work experience. Students focus their learning on a specific sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. When it is time to make a post-secondary choice, students are well-informed and can draw on actual work experience to help them decide.
Why choose a SHSM
- Customize your education to suit your interests and talents while meeting the requirements of the OSSD.
- Focus your learning on sector-specific skills and knowledge that are valued by industry and by post-secondary institutions.
- Acquire certifications that are specific to your chosen sector.
- Prepare yourself to make your post-secondary destination choice.
How do I apply?
Step 1 – Discuss your career plans with your parents, teachers and guidance counsellor
Step 2 – Obtain a Registration Form from your guidance counsellor or Lead Teacher
Step 3 – Complete the Registration Form and give it to your guidance counsellor
Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board currently offers SHSM programming in the following sectors: Agriculture, Arts & Culture, Business, Construction, Health & Wellness, Hospitality & Tourism, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Manufacturing, Sports and Transportation. Contact your guidance department to learn which programs are offered at your school.
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board is enhancing our student success strategy and maintaining our commitment to reach every student by providing more choice in innovative, engaging and quality learning opportunities.
Ministry of Education SHSM information.