Specialist High Skills Major
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Centre your learning towards a career that matches your skills and interests while you earn your high school diploma!
Students who successful complete the SHSM program receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with an embossed red seal, SHSM Record documenting his/her achievement, and a formal recognition on his/her Ontario Student Transcript. |
Benefits
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Enhance your skills
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Learn from professionals in the field and make important career contacts
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Study with other students who share your interests
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Earn valuable industry certifications
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Be better prepared for your transition to university, college, apprenticeship, or the workplace
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Get an early start on a rewarding career
Programs
There are currently 19 programs offered at schools across the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - from Business to Construction to Health & Wellness - we have the programs you want!
Check out the SHSM Programs Brochure 
to learn more or visit the SHSM Sector page for the most up to date information available.
Registration Information
Students who wish to enroll in a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program must apply in addition to filling out their home school option sheet. Contact your Guidance counselor for registration instructions.
- SHSM programs have limited enrolment. Students will be admitted on a priority basis in the following order: home school; neighbouring schools; remaining schools in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
- Students can attend a SHSM host school for one semester, and then return to their home school to complete diploma requirements.
- Transportation is not provided.
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Since the time of publication, SHSM programs may have been approved, in addition to the ones listed below. Check this website often and meet with your Guidance counsellor for an up-to-date list of available programs.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact your Guidance counsellor or one of the following central staff:
Specialist High Skills Major Board Lead: Colleen Taylor - 613-596-8211 ext.8575
Instructional Coach for Trades and Technology: Lino DeGasperis - 613-596-8211 ext. 8390
Pathways/ OYAP/Cooperative Education Board Lead: Susan Hemstreet - 613-596-8211 ext. 8697
Student Success Lead: Mark Lafleur - 613-596-8211 ext.8413