Agriculture
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Agriculture gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Agriculture sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, university and the work place. The Agri-Food Industry, representing 1 in 8 Canadian jobs, is drastically increasing the need to feed the world. Global demand will require 70% more food by 2050 and Canada will help fill that demand. Ontario has more than half the ‘class 1’ farmland available in our country and has about 158,000 people associated with the industry.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Acton District School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Arts & Culture
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Arts and Culture gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Arts and Culture sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and work. The Arts and Culture sector offers students opportunities to get inspired and use their unique skills and abilities in careers in visual arts, drama and performance, technical theatre, dance, media and many other creative areas.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Performing Arts & Visual Arts | Burlington Central High School | ||
| Creative Performing Arts and Technology | Nelson High School | ||
| Music & Theatre Arts Program | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Creative Arts and Technology | T.A. Blakelock High School | ||
| Visual Arts and Design Program | Iroquois Ridge High School | ||
| Music, Visual Arts and Drama | White Oaks Secondary School |
Business
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Business gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Business sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, university and work. The business sector offers opportunities in finance, retail, real estate, human resources or organizational, management and budget-related careers in the other sectors of our economy. Students who know they love business or are interested in exploring their options can take the Specialist High Skills Major program to engage in learning and experiences that will be an asset for a future in business.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abbey Park High School | ||
| Business | Iroquois Ridge High School | ||
| Business | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Business | Milton District High School | ||
| Business | Burlington Central High School | ||
| Business | Oakville Trafalgar High School | ||
| Business | White Oaks Secondary School | Question Form |
Construction
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Construction gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Construction sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, university and work. The Construction Industry is diverse and offers the opportunity to participate in all kinds of projects such as office buildings, plants, schools, roads, hydroelectric dams, hospitals, churches, houses and tunnels. Large or small, the projects are managed, budgeted for, planned and built carefully and capably by people with the ingenuity, skill and education to create.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Construction Engineering Technology | Milton District High School | ||
| Construction Technology | Georgetown District High School | ||
| Electrical Construction | M.M. Robinson High School |
Energy
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Energy gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Energy sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. Energy is an emerging and expanding sector that encompasses all aspects of energy generation, distribution, and consumption, including research and development, design, construction, installation, and maintenance. Core industries in this sector include: Renewable and alternative energy such as wind, solar, and biomass Power generation and distribution Fossil fuels Energy efficiency
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | T.A. Blakelock High School | ||
| STEM Energy | Garth Webb Secondary School |
Engineering, Manufacturing & Robotics
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Manufacturing gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Manufacturing sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. Automobiles, wood products, petroleum and coal products, iron and steel mills, primary metals and fabricated metal products, electricity, plastics and rubber products, printing, biotechnology, textiles, clothing, and leather products are all aspects of the manufacturing sector. In Ontario, the manufacturing sector still accounts for the greatest number of jobs with its production of consumer and industrial goods that are essential for the province’s prosperity.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Manufacturing & Robotics | Burlington Central High School | ||
| Engineering, Manufacturing & Robotics | Milton District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
| Engineering, Manufacturing & Robotics | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Manufacturing & Welding | Nelson High School | ||
| Engineering, Manufacturing & Robotics: Mechatronics & Manufacturing | Oakville Trafalgar High School | ||
| Engineering, Manufacturing & Robotics | Welding Focus | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Environment
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in the Environment gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Environment sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing all apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. The Environment is an emerging sector in our world as we continue to expect a clean and safe environment to live in that is essential for our health and quality of life. As such, the government and other organizations have launched various programs to protect our air, water and land resources. The environment sector offers career opportunities in conservation, research, recreation, innovation and more to students who are interested in this field.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSM Environment | Garth Webb Secondary School | ||
| E.A.R.T.H. Program | Georgetown District High School | ||
| Acton Environmental (Pending Provincial Approval) | Acton District School | ||
| Royal Botanical Gardens ECO Studies | Aldershot School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Health and Wellness
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Health and Wellness gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Health and Wellness sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. The demand for professionals in the Health and Wellness sector in Ontario and across Canada is increasing as the age of our population increases. As such, this sector has both a wide variety of career opportunities and employs close to 2 million people across Canada. Kinesiologist, child care worker, fitness instructor, doctor, nurse, veterinary technician, hospital porter and medical technician are just some of the numerous occupations that the SHSM Health and Wellness program prepares students to pursue.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Services & Health Promotion | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Health Care and Medical Technologies | Nelson High School | ||
| Health Care and Medical Technologies | Milton District High School | ||
| Health Sciences and Wellness Promotion | White Oaks Secondary School | ||
| Health Science and Wellness | Oakville Trafalgar High School | ||
| Health and Wellness: Focus on Fitness | Aldershot School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
| Health Care and Medical Technologies | T.A. Blakelock High School |
Horticulture and Landscaping
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Horticulture and Landscaping gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Horticulture and Landscaping sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. The Horticulture and Landscaping sector offers plenty of career opportunities and the experience of working outside with nature, earning potential with the proper training and skills, lots of variety and a job that helps the environment. In the industry, professionals design, construct, install, grow, plant and maintain landscapes, features and gardens. They also work in a variety of places, in nurseries, golf courses, as contractors, in education and research, parks and recreation and many other settings.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Horticulture and Landscaping | White Oaks Secondary School |
Hospitality and Tourism
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Hospitality and Tourism gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Hospitality and Tourism sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. The five tourism industries in Canada include opportunities in hospitality and tourism, accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and travel services. Tourism in Ontario is a dynamic, growing sector. Prospects for satisfying employment and career advancement in the hospitality industry have never been better, locally and world-wide.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality | Nelson High School | ||
| Hospitality | Georgetown District High School |
Information and Communications Tech.
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Information and Communications Technology sectors while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is increasingly becoming an essential part of many industries. There are requirements to save time and increase efficiency, advance technology and innovation, for electronic access to finances or online shopping, creativity, marketing, and communications. ICT includes both the hardware and information technology skills, as well as the creative, communications and graphic arts expertise.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technology | Abbey Park High School | ||
| Information Technology | T.A. Blakelock High School | ||
| Communications Technology | Acton District School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
| Music & Audio Production Technologies | Milton District High School | ||
| Information and Communications Technology | Oakville Trafalgar High School |
Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Community and Emergency Services sectors while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. Events such as the 1998 ice storm, “Y2K”, September 11, 2001 (9/11), the SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) outbreak, and the August 2003 blackout have raised public and government recognition of the vital role of Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services in ensuring the safety of Ontarians. Ontario now has some of the most rigorous community safety legislation in North America, and since 9/11, governments, NGOs, and private enterprise have all greatly enhanced their efforts to ensure the public’s safety and security. With these efforts have come various new programs and significant staffing increases within the sector.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| International Development, Law & Social Justice | Abbey Park High School | ||
| Justice, Community Safety & Emergency Services | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Social Justice
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Social Justice gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Non-Profit sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. The Social Justice sector offers a range of careers that are dynamic, engaging, and rewarding. Whether in the fields of art, culture, education, the environment, information technology, healthcare, social development, or sport, countless career paths are available for people who share the sector’s common vision: to make a difference. The sector’s employers include some 69,000 non-profit organizations nationwide. They are active in a variety of areas – health and social services, religion, development and housing, arts and culture, sports and recreation, the environment, education and research, fundraising, and law, advocacy, and politics – both in Canada and internationally.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Justice and Community Development | Milton District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Sports
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Sports gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Non-Profit sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university and the workplace. The Sports sector offers a range of careers in performance, training and treatment, recreation and support, business, and media entertainment. Young people enjoy Sports, but do not often realize the endless career opportunities that are affiliated with Sports, beyond competing.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Transportation
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Transportation gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Health and Wellness sector while still in high school. The SHSM Program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, community, university or the workplace. Transportation is essential to our everyday life. Different modes of transportation include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline and space, which provide many career options for those interested in the field. Skilled automotive service technicians, who need to know the basics of everything from seat-belt systems to the latest diagnostic equipment, are in great demand, although the transportation industry offers many other opportunities.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Automotive and Engineering Design | Nelson High School | ||
| Motorcycles, Small Engines, Marine and Automotive | White Oaks Secondary School | ||
| Transportation Technology | Milton District High School | ||
| Transportation | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Auto Body, Collision and Refinishing
The Auto Body OYAP focuses on both Collision Damage Repair Technician and Automotive Painter. It is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair Technician apprenticeship. It is also the best course offered in our high schools to prepare students for a career as an Automotive Painter apprentice. The OYAP Auto Body / Collision Repair Program focuses on: Repairing and replacing automotive panels, proper refinishing and re-painting techniques, proper surface preparation, gaining an understanding of various auto design structures, proper health and safety techniques, the use of industry standard equipment and new technologies (waterborne paint), and developing employability skills Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges which can cost $2,500 or more.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Body, Collision and Refinishing | Nelson High School |
Cabinetmaking / Carpentry
The Carpenter/Cabinet Maker concentrated OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary education general carpenter, cabinetmaker apprenticeship. The program consists of residential framing, rafter layout, blueprint reading, safe use of stationary and portable equipment, interior finishing and trim. The cabinetmaker course also offers CAD, CNC router table training and cabinet construction. Similar Apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges, and private technical training centres. They can cost between $2,500 and $6,000 at these other sites. Student's now can now go through the PLAR process with the MTCU in order to be granted their level 1 Carpentry course at MM Robinson or at Georgetown District High School.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinetmaking / Carpentry | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Cabinetmaking / Carpentry | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Electrical
The Electrical Concentrated OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary education Electrician apprenticeship. Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges, and private technical training centres. They can cost between $2,500 and $8,700 at these other sites. This program is offered at M.M. Robinson High School. The program has a 90% employment rate for students who have completed the program. The program has industry standard equipment.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | M.M. Robinson High School |
Hairstylist
The Hairstylist Concentrated OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Hairstylist apprenticeship. This course will also introduce students to a career in Aesthetics. Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges, and private technical training centres. The cost for training can range up to $20,000 at some private academies.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairstylist | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Hairstylist | Nelson High School | ||
| Hairstylist | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
Transportation
Transportation Technology OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship. It also prepares students for a career as a Truck and Coach Technician, Small Marine Engines, or Motorcycle Technician. * All of these programs can also be taken as a SHSM program
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation | M.M. Robinson High School | ||
| Transportation | White Oaks Secondary School | ||
| Transportation | Georgetown District High School | Question Form | Join Livestream |
| Electric Vehicle Technology and Engineering | Abbey Park High School | ||
| Transportation | Abbey Park High School |
Welder
Welder Concentrated OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Welder / Welder Fitter apprenticeship. The student will learn the following welding processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Shielded Arc Welding (Stick) and plasma cutting. Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges, and private technical training centres. They can cost between $2,500 and $6,000 at these other sites.
| Program name | School | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Welder | Nelson High School |