The Specialist High Skills Major program is a Ministry of Education initiative designed for students entering any post secondary destination. 

 The program allows students to focus some of their credits on a particular sector, gain valuable work experience, earn specialized certifications, participate in reach ahead and career explorations opportunities and earn a Specialized Ontario Secondary School Diploma.​ 

Information about the Specialist High Skills Major Program:

http://www.yrdsb.ca/Programs/Coop/Pages/SHSM-General-Information.aspx

Printable PDF overview from the Ministry of Education:  

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/studentsuccess/pathways/shsm/shsm_fact_sheet.pdf

Huron Heights offers the Specialist High Skills Diploma in the following SIX sectors:

Arts and Culture (can be earned in conjunction with or separately from Arts Huron Certificate)

Construction

Health and Wellness

Hospitality and Tourism

Manufacturing

Transportation

If you would like more information about specific requirements for this SHSM diploma, consult the Pathway Charts tab. 

Students should apply in Grade 10 during the Course Requests period (February) and select appropriate courses based on the pathway charts. Additional information can be found on the back of the Master Calendar distributed during course selection time as well as in Career Cruising.

Current grade 11 and 12 students are also welcome to apply.  If would like verification regarding eligibility, please see Guidance.​​