Do Ontario universities look at Shsm?
At this point, universities do not consider the SHSM for admissions. BUT…the SHSM does provide a definite advantage for students going to university. It occurs when students are competing to obtain employment between terms at university.
What is Ontario Shsm?
The Specialist High Skills Major ( SHSM ) is a specialized program that allows students to gain credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma and focus their learning on a specific economic sector at the same time. The SHSM is a Ministry of Education approved program.
When did Shsm start in Ontario?
September 2006
The Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM), launched in September 2006, are part of the Student Success Strategy initiative, which focuses on expanding quality learning opportunities and supporting success for all students.
Are Shsm worth it?
“SHSM looks good on your diploma and helps for university. It’s not hard to complete. It gives you more background knowledge and reassurance that business is what you want to do.” “You end up with a whole lot of great experiences and credentials that will help you in your future.
What is Shsm good for?
An SHSM is a ministry-approved specialized program that allows students 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.
What is Shsm Tdsb?
Specialist High Skills Major offers you an opportunity to complete your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) while focusing on a specific economic sector and supporting transitions to college, apprenticeship, university and the workplace.
What is Shsm and Oyap?
The SCCDSB is working hard to give our students the chance to develop their strengths, interests and goals through through many established experiential learning programs such as Co-operative education, the Specialist High Skills Major Program (SHSM), the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and the Dual Credit …
Is Shsm good on resume?
“SHSM looks good on your diploma and helps for university. It’s not hard to complete. It gives you more background knowledge and reassurance that business is what you want to do.”
What is health and wellness Shsm?
The SHSM –Health and Wellness enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace.
Is Shsm good for university?
Which SHSM programs are offered at Acton District school?
The program focus will include career exploration in the following areas of study: Farming, veterinary technology, animal science, plant science, food, equine studies and the environment.