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What is SHSM?

  • SHSM stands for Specialist High Skills Major which is an Ontario Ministry of Education sponsored program
    that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector.

What does an SHSM do?

  • An SHSM program enables students to gain sector-specific skills and knowledge in the context of engaging,
    career-related learning environments and helps them focus on graduation and on pursuing their
    postsecondary goals.
  • Students who complete all program requirements will receive a Red Seal on their diploma at graduation.

How do I sign-up?

  • Speak to the Lead Teacher of the sector you are interested in (listed below).
  • Visit Guidance to discuss SHSM options and pick up a registration form.

Program Requirements:

  • Students need to attain a minimum of four credits at the grade eleven and/or twelve within their area of specialization. This is referred to as a credit "bundle".
  • In addition to their bundle, students will gain six certifications provided by the school, and will complete
    two Co-op credits alongside the regular requirements for the OSSD.
  • Students are also given opportunities to gain reach ahead and experiential learning within the sector.
  • WNSS course pathway charts related to each sector can be found under links on the right.

Where can I find more information?

  • Click on the links below for sector-specific information for each WNSS SHSM Program.

SHSM SECTOR

LEAD TEACHER

Agriculture

Nikki Desmond

Arts and Culture

Bonnie Henderson

Construction

Matt West

Food Processing

Kate Primeau             

Health and Wellness

Kelly Sueter

Horticulture and Landscaping           

Nikki Desmond

Hospitality and Tourism

Claudio Marchese

Information and Communication Technology        

Carrie Thwaites and Mark Elgersma

Manufacturing

Mark Klaric

Non Profit - Education

Greg Aloian and Anton Volcansek

Sports

Pat Chiarello and Kelly Sueter