What does SHSM give me? Choice Career goals Connecting Certificates Chance to reach ahead Confidence Continue t o earn Credits.

Pathway Programs and Specialist High Skills

Major (SHSM)

What does SHSM give me?

• Choice• Career goals• Connecting• Certificates

• Chance to reach ahead

• Confidence

• Continue to earn Credits

What would my learning look like?Pathway

Group of credits with a career focus Values all destinationsCommunity partnersLinks to experiential learningCould include certification/training

SHSM - What Is It?Customized high school experience to fit with career

interests in a specific economic sector Two year – 4 semester program Open to any interested Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 student Earn sector recognized certification and training Experiential learning Develop essential skills and work habits valued by

employers Diversity allows for Apprenticeship, College, University or

Workplace destinations

What kinds of opportunities exist?SHSM is available at 16 HWDSB schools in 11 sectors Arts and Culture Aerospace and Aviation Construction Energy Environment Health and Wellness Horticulture and Landscaping Hospitality and Tourism Information and Communication Technology Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services Manufacturing

What kinds of opportunities exist?What are the future career paths for arts and culture majors? For arts and culture majors, possible careers include: Apprenticeship – gem setter/goldsmith, stage sound and light technician College – photographer, graphic artist University – journalist, writer, visual artist, conductor Entry level workplace – photographic and film processor, printing machine operator, sign maker

Arts & Culture Based on the belief that the arts

inspire all students, this program enables students to explore their interests through a range of experiences connected with community, industry and institutions

Students in this program will develop relevant skills, have opportunities for training and certification and receive a designation that opens pathways and acknowledges their dedication

What kinds of opportunities exist?What are the future career paths for a construction major? For construction majors, possible careers include: Apprenticeship – plumber, electrician, general carpenter College – architectural technologist, construction technician University – architect, civil engineer Entry level workplace – construction labourer, demolition worker

Building Careers from the Ground Up: Construction

Based on a system-wide program, Building Careers from the Ground Up, and a pre-apprenticeship carpentry program

Industry recognized EARAT testing Participate in training and certification relevant to the

construction sectorWork experience with various trades including the

construction of a house, with a full compliment of tools – Habitat for Humanity

What kinds of opportunities exist?What are the future career paths for a hospitality and tourism major? For hospitality and tourism majors, possible careers include: Apprenticeship – baker, cook, chef, special events coordinator College – flight attendant, food service manager University – nutritionist, dietician, hotel/resort manager Entry level workplace – hotel valet, bartender

The Taste of Success: Careers in Hospitality & Tourism

Focus on hospitality – food servicesMany reach ahead opportunities with

our partnerExperiential learning and co-op at area

restaurantsPotential for jobs / apprenticeships on

completion of program

What kinds of opportunities exist?What are the future career paths for horticulture and landscaping majors? For horticulture and landscaping majors, possible careers include: Apprenticeship – agricultural-fruit grower, horticultural technician College – golf course technician, tree service technician, parks operation manager University – landscape architect, horticulturalist, botanist Entry level workplace – greenhouse worker, landscaper

Growing Careers from the Ground Up: Horticulture & Landscaping

students learn about plant science, greenhouse structures, propagation and landscape design

In addition, transportation courses linked to this program focus on current technology and service of small engines

Recent additions of a greenhouse and lawn maintenance equipment add to the authenticity of the program

What kinds of opportunities exist?What are the future career paths for manufacturing majors? For manufacturing majors, possible careers include: Apprenticeship – precision machinist, tool and die maker, welder, electrician College – design and drafting technologist, inventory analyst, stationary engineer University – mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, metallurgical engineer Entry level workplace – machine operator, foundry worker, inventory clerk

Unlock Your Future: Careers in Manufacturing

Barton – focus on range of manufacturing processes, including welding

Accredited CWB Testing Facility

Students can earn Level 1 Welding

What kinds of opportunities exist?What are the future career paths for health and wellness majors? Possible careers include: Apprenticeship – early childhood educator, health care aid, registered massage therapist College – ambulance attendant, dental hygienist, pharmacy technician, registered nurse, athletic trainer University – audiologist, dentist, dietician, pharmacist, kinesiologist, sports medicine doctor Entry level workplace – certified personal trainer, lifeguard, hospital information clerk, doctor's office receptionist

Caring For Our Future

Focus on Child Care and Family Services at Delta

Partnerships with our region’s largest employers

Caring For Our Future

• Focus on Health Care at Sherwood, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Allan MacNab

• Workplace destination includes one of a kind program based at Hamilton Health Sciences

• Opportunities for experiential learning, co-op, and employment

New Sectors at the HWDSBWhat are the future career paths for information and communications technology? Possible careers include: Apprenticeship – telecommunications line and cable workers, telecommunications installation and repair workers, cable television service and maintenance technicians College – computer network technician, illustrator or animator, electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technician University – computer engineer, information systems analyst, software engineer and designer, computer programmer and interactive media developer Entry level workplace – retail salesperson, residential and commercial installer and servicer – e.g. satellite dish installer, desktop publisher

What are the future career paths for justice, community safety and emergency services majors? Possible careers include: Apprenticeship – new opportunities are evolving College – police officer, firefighter, air traffic controller, OPP officer, customs officer, court stenographer University – lawyer, probation officer, youth worker – corrections, military officer Entry level workplace – parking control officer, private investigator, security guard, correctional officer, emergency services dispatcher, military

New Sectors at the HWDSBWhat are the future career paths for Energy majors?For energy majors, possible careers include:Apprenticeship – power line technician, cable splicerCollege – electrical engineering technologist, power engineerUniversity – electrical engineer, telecommunications engineerEntry level workplace – energy auditor, building operator

What are the future career paths for environment majors? For environment majors, possible careers include: Apprenticeship – new opportunities are evolving College – conservation and fishery officer, soil testing technologist, soil ecologist University – environmental biologist, waste diversion consultant, environmental and occupational toxicologistEntry level workplace – outdoor sport and recreation guide, wastewater treatment plant operator, recycled paper handler

What’s the best part?

Gain confidence and skills in an area of interest

Helps students make informed career decisions

Special designation on high school diploma

Recognized by industry

Imagine….

an opportunity to

test drive a career.

Future Careers: What sector matches the job?

SECTOR

Arts and CultureAerospace and AviationConstructionEnergyEnvironmentHealth and WellnessHorticulture and LandscapingHospitality and TourismInformation and Communication TechnologyJustice, Community Safety and Emergency ServicesManufacturing

CAREER

Tool and Die MakerSoil EcologistPilotTree Service TechnicianDesktop PublisherProbation OfficerElectrical EngineerMassage TherapistJournalistArchitectural Technologist

Dietician