{"id":2599,"date":"2021-02-15T11:36:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T16:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsite.hscdsb.on.ca\/?page_id=2599"},"modified":"2021-11-25T10:34:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T15:34:03","slug":"specialist-high-skills-major","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hscdsb.on.ca\/hscdsbtest\/students\/programs-initiatives\/specialist-high-skills-major\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialist High Skills Major"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hscdsb.on.ca\/hscdsbtest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/f0d9cc_384ac693bbef44d58833e399b26ef80f-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hscdsb.on.ca\/hscdsbtest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/f0d9cc_384ac693bbef44d58833e399b26ef80f-1.jpg 778w, https:\/\/www.hscdsb.on.ca\/hscdsbtest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/f0d9cc_384ac693bbef44d58833e399b26ef80f-1-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hscdsb.on.ca\/hscdsbtest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/f0d9cc_384ac693bbef44d58833e399b26ef80f-1-768x303.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\"><\/p>\n<p>The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized, Ministry-approved program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>St. Mary\u2019s College offers four SHSM programs that include: Business Sector<\/li>\n<li>Construction Sector<\/li>\n<li>Health &amp; Wellness Sector<\/li>\n<li>Hospitality &amp; Tourism Sector<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How is the SHSM recognized?<\/h2>\n<p>Students who successfully complete the requirements of a SHSM program receive:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An OSSD with an embossed red seal<\/li>\n<li>A SHSM Record Card documenting achievements, certifications and training<\/li>\n<li>Formal recognition on the Ontario Student Transcript<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Benefits of an SHSM:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EASE<\/strong> your transition to college, university, apprenticeship or workplace<\/li>\n<li><strong>HEAR &amp; SEE<\/strong> what a career in that sector feels and looks like<\/li>\n<li><strong>NETWORK<\/strong> with local professionals, trades people, experts in the field<\/li>\n<li><strong>GAIN<\/strong> confidence in your skills and abilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>EARN<\/strong> industry recognized certifications<\/li>\n<li><strong>BUILD<\/strong> a distinguished resume or portfolio<\/li>\n<li><strong>OPEN<\/strong> doors for summer or future employment<\/li>\n<li><strong>GRADUATE<\/strong> with a red seal on your diploma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hscdsb.on.ca\/hscdsbtest\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2021\/02\/specialist_high_skills.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nMore About The Program<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a specialized, Ministry-approved program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). 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