Arts & Culture SHSM
Arts & Culture Specialist High Skills Major @ Wexford CSA
What is the Specialized High Skills Major (SHSM)?
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. Sixteen economic sectors are represented and all boards must have Ministry approval in order to offer a SHSM.
Students in the Wexford CSA Arts & Culture Specialist High Skills Major program must complete the following requirements:
1. Completion of all required courses in the Specialist High Skills Major Timetable, including 2 Cooperative Education credits.
2. Completion of related work experience.
3. Completion of the mandatory components of the Ontario Skills Passport.
4. Participation in Reach Ahead activities involving an employer, university apprenticeship training or college.
5. Completion of the required industry recognized certifications for the Specialist High Skills Major.
Benefits of a Specialist High Skills Major
Pursuing an SHSM can help students:
tailor their high school education to their interests and talents
develop specialized knowledge and skills
explore a variety of careers, including those in the skilled trades
gain sector-recognized certifications
get career-relevant training
engage in STEM-related activities that develop innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship
identify, explore and refine career goals
make informed decisions about their future
What are the Credits and Certifications of the Arts & Culture SHSM?
Please click to view the Arts and Culture Major, English, Business/Canadian and World Studies, and Co-operative Education credit requirements.
The second page lists some of the Compulsory and Elective certifications, as well as the Experiential Learning/Career Exploration activities, reach-ahead activities, and sector-partnered experiences.
