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What is SHSM?

The Specialist High Skill Major (SHSM) program allows students in Grade 11 and 12 to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while earning credits towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Advantages of SHSM:

  • Students will gain valuable skills from their co-op placements, training certifications, and through experiential learning field trips
  • There is NO COST for students to participate in this program
  • Students get a red embossed SHSM seal on their OSSD and special recognition at graduation
  • Post-Secondary Scholarships available for SHSM graduates who attend St. Clair College ($1500*) or University of Windsor ($1000*)
    *a minimum of 75% graduation average required

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Explore the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs available for the 2024-2025 school year! 

 

SectorTeacher Lead(s)
Arts & CultureMs. Stacy Barkhouse, Ms. Ines Mihalji
Environment Ms. Carly Laforest, Ms. Rachel Durfy
Health & WellnessMr. Patrick Osborne, Mr. Stephen Silvaggio
Non-Profit, Education, and ChildcareMs. Eva Remetic, Ms. Shannon Poole
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Hon W C Kennedy Collegiate Institute

Hon. W. C. Kennedy Collegiate Institute

245 Tecumseh Road East
Windsor ON
N8X 2R2

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