Specialist High Skills Major Programs:
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs are sector-specific programs that start in Grade 11. They're made up of a bundle of courses with options for all post-secondary pathways. In an SHSM, students:
- complete a specific bundle of 8-10 courses in the student's selected field
- earn valuable industry certifications related to the selected field
- gain important on-the-job skills through co-operative education placements
Collingwood Collegiate offers 4 SHSM programs (see program details below)
1. Construction: Building and Design
2. Hospitality and Tourism
3. Health and Wellness
4. Arts and Culture
For more information about our SHSM programs, speak with Mrs. Erin Brown in Guidance (
ekbrown@scdsb.on.ca) or a lead teacher from any of our SHSM programs.
Construction: Building & Design:
Architecture, Engineering, Machining, Manufacturing, Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction, Woodworking and much more! Our Construction: Building and Design SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) program offers the necessary courses, training, and experiences to help you prepare for your future interests after high school. You will be given the opportunity to be trained in current sector certifications including, but not limited to, CPR-C, First Aid, Working at Heights, WHMIS, basic health and safety, basic trade skills & CAM/CAD programing. Through co-op work experience; on-site sector specific training; information sessions with trained professionals; field trips to work sites, post-secondary institutes and industry related establishments; you will be given the opportunity to witness and experience the real world atmosphere of the Construction: Building and Design careers that interest you. Students will also experience a focus in mathematical literacy as they problem solve their way through a construction, building and design challenge set up by one of our community partners. Students in Construction: Building and Design Specialist High Skills Major will focus their grade 11 and 12 course selections to include 10 courses specific to the sector. Course choices include construction, woodworking, manufacturing, tech design, robotics, English, math, housing and home design, computer science, physics, environmental science, techno-math, marketing and business as well as a 2-period co-op placement specific to the sector. CCI Construction: Building and Design SHSM students should be interested in receiving the training and certifications required to give them an industry advantage when they graduate, expand their knowledge in the career of their choice, and receive hands-on experience in the workplace. | POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS BY PATHWAY |
| Apprenticeship | College | University | Workplace | Brick and Stone Mason Carpenter Millwright Electrician HVAC Painter Plumber Roofer | Architectural Design Technician Civil Engineering Technologist Construction Estimator Construction Manager Contractor/Supervisor Home Inspector Interior Designer Home Renovator | Architect Civil Engineer Structural Engineer Mechanical Engineer Electrical Engineer | Carpenter Helper Concrete Finisher General Labourer Demolition Worker Drywall Installer Home Renovator |
Application: Construction SHSM Application.doc (1).pdf
For more information, please contact: Construction teacher: Neal Ross nross@scdsb.on.ca Guidance counsellor: Erin Brown ekbrown@scdsb.on.ca
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Hospitality and Tourism:
Interested in the Culinary Arts? Do you like baking, cooking or working in a restaurant? What about food blogging or culinary photography? Perhaps you would like to travel the world, or promote tourism locally and abroad. If hospitality and tourism is your passion, check out our Hospitality and Tourism SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) at CCI. You will be given the opportunity to be trained in current sector certifications including, but not limited to, CPR-C, First Aid, Food Handlers, WHMIS, Service Excellence and Smart Serve. Through co-op work experience; on-site sector specific training; information sessions with trained professionals; field trips to restaurants and resorts, post-secondary institutes and industry related establishments; you will be given the opportunity to witness and experience the real world atmosphere of the Hospitality and Tourism careers that interest you. Students will also experience a focus in coding as they problem solve to create, design, and implement a functioning student-built POS system replicating what is used in hospitality and tourism career areas. Students in Hospitality and Tourism Specialist High Skills Major will focus their grade 11 and 12 course selections to include 9 courses specific to the sector. Course choices include hospitality and culinary skills, travel and tourism, peer leadership, biology, chemistry, environmental science, personal money management, food and culture, nutrition and health, food and healthy living, world issues, environment and resource management, English, math, marketing and business as well as a 2-period co-op placement specific to the sector. CCI Hospitality and Tourism SHSM students should be interested in receiving the training and certifications required to give them an industry advantage when they graduate, expand their knowledge in the career of their choice, and receive hands-on experience in the workplace. | POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS BY PATHWAY |
| Apprenticeship | College | University | Workplace | Baker Butcher Meat Cutter Chef Cook Special Event Coordinator | Accommodation Service Manager Conference and Event Planner Food Service Supervisor Hotel/Resort Manager Restaurant and Food Service Manager Tourism Information Officer Travel Counsellor | Dietitian Food Bacteriologist Nutritionist Public and Environmental Health Officer Public Relations and Communications
| Executive Housekeeper Food/Beverage Server Food Counter Attendant Kitchen Helper Food Stylist Hotel/Front Desk Clerk Hotel Valet Purser and Flight Attendant Receptionist Reservation Agent Tour and Travel Guide |
Application: Hospitality and Tourism SHSM Application.doc.pdf
For more information, please contact: Hospitality teacher: Chef Pam Major pmajor@scdsb.on.ca
Guidance counsellor: Erin Brown ekbrown@scdsb.on.ca
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Health and Wellness:Are you interested in pursuing a career in policing, fire fighting, nursing, medicine, health care, personal training, sports medicine, esthetics, dermatology or hairstyling?
These are just some of the careers that students in the Health and Wellness SHSM program are focused on. The opportunities in the field of health and wellness are endless and a two credit Co-op gives you the opportunity to test drive one of these careers during the school year or summer.
Beyond working in the Health and Wellness industry, SHSM students will be given the opportunity to receive FREE training in current sector certifications including, but not limited to, CPR-C, First Aid, Infection Control, WHMIS, SafeTalk, Mental Health First Aid, Wrapping and Taping, Leadership, Stress Management, and Advanced training in a technique such as hair/lash extensions, gel nail applications or Cross-fit training.
Throughout grade 11 and 12, SHSM students will make connections between their studies, the world beyond high school, and their future career. Experiential learning opportunities and field trips will enhance students’ experiences. Students can expect to visit colleges and universities, work alongside local agencies such as, the Collingwood General Marine Hospital, Canadian Mental Health Association, and the YMCA. As well, students will be able to attend sector specific field trips such as the Guelph University Anatomy Lab, Toronto Hair Show, or a Workshop at the Center for Mental Health and Addictions.
Through co-op work experience; on-site sector specific training; information sessions with trained professionals; field trips to post-secondary institutes and industry related establishments; you will be given the opportunity to witness and experience the real world atmosphere of the Health and Wellness careers that interest you.
CCI Health and Wellness SHSM students should be interested in receiving the training and certifications required to give them an industry advantage when they graduate, expand their knowledge in the career of their choice, and receive hands-on experience in the workplace.
| POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS BY PATHWAY |
| Apprenticeship | College | University | Workplace | Child Development Practioner
Developmental Service Worker
Hair Stylist
| Ambulance Attendants
Biomedical Engineering Technologist Cosmetic Science
Dental Hygienist/Assistant
Esthetician
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Massage Therapist
Medical Lab Technician
Orthopedic Technologist
Paramedics
Personal Support Worker
Pharmacy Technician
Practical Nurse
Respiratory Therapist
Spa Management
Special-Effects Makeup
Sports Therapist
| Audiology/Speech Language Pathology Chiropractor
Dentist
Dietitian Kinesiologist
Medical Practitioner
Midwife
Medical Microbiologist Optometrist Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Pharmacist Public Health Inspector Registered Nurse Radiologist
Sports Medicine
| Blood Donor Clinic Assistant Fitness Instructor Hospital Admitting Clerk Hospital Porter Hospital Cleaner Lifeguard
Medical Receptionist
Personal Trainer
Recreational Program Leader |
Application: Health and Wellness CCI Student SHSM Application.doc (1).pdf
For more information, please contact: Cosmotology Lead Teacher: Francesca Mendicino fmendicino@scdsb.on.ca
Science Lead Teacher: Todd Funston tfunston@scdsb.on.ca
Guidance Counsellor: Erin Brown ekbrown@scdsb.on.ca
For more information about SHSM programs available at SCDSB schools, visit: www.myshsm.ca
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Arts and Culture:
Are you interested in pursuing a career in film, graphic design, music, broadcasting, interior design, or publishing?
These are just some of the careers that students in the Arts and Culture SHSM program are focused on. The opportunities in the field of arts and culture are endless and a two credit Co-op gives you the opportunity to test drive one of these careers during the school year or summer.
Beyond working in the Arts and Culture industry, SHSM students will be given the opportunity to receive FREE training in current sector certifications including, but not limited to, CPR-C, First Aid, WHMIS, advanced training in vinyl cutting, or pottery, customer service, project management, working with recording, lighting and sound equipment and game design.
Throughout grade 11 and 12, SHSM students will make connections between their studies, the world beyond high school, and their future career. Experiential learning opportunities and field trips will enhance students’ experiences. Students can expect to visit colleges and universities, work alongside local agencies such as, Elephant Thoughts, The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Simcoe Street Theatre, and Theatre Collingwood. As well, students will be able to attend sector specific field trips such as a visit to the Randolph College for the Performing Arts, a trip to Infinite Glassworks to watch glassblowing and learn about the steps needed to make a successful business our of being a crafts artisan, or spend a day at Humber College to discover what it is like being a student in a music program.
Through co-op work experience; on-site sector specific training; information sessions with trained professionals; field trips to post-secondary institutes and industry related establishments; you will be given the opportunity to witness and experience the real world atmosphere of the Arts and Culture careers that interest you.
CCI Arts and Culture SHSM students should be interested in receiving the training and certifications required to give them an industry advantage when they graduate, expand their knowledge in the career of their choice, and receive hands-on experience in the workplace.
| POSSIBLE OCCUPATIONS BY PATHWAY |
| Apprenticeship | College | University | Workplace |
Jeweller
Gem Setting
Painter Decorator
Goldsmith
Native Clothing &Crafts Artisan
| Actor
Musician
Comedian
Animator
Announcer
Glassblower
Potter
Craftsperson
Broadcast Technician
Interior Designer
Photographer
| Author
Writer
Conductor
Composer
Curator
Dancer
Painter/Sculptor
Producer
Director
Choreographer
Graphic Design
| Entertainer
Graphic Artist
Desktop Publishing
Musician
SInger
Film Processing
Signmaker
Textile colourist
Cartoonist
Weaver, Knitter
Fabric Arts
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Application: Arts and Culture SHSM Student Application.doc.docx.pdf
For more information, please contact:
Art Lead Teacher: Sandra Saunders ssaunders@scdsb.on.ca
Music Lead Teacher: Nick Clayton nclayton@scdsb.on.ca
Guidance Counsellor: Erin Brown ekbrown@scdsb.on.ca
For more information about SHSM programs available at SCDSB schools, visit: www.myshsm.ca
Cooperative Education
All students, regardless of their post-secondary destination, have the opportunity to take cooperative education (co-op). In co-op, students learn by integrating classroom theory and learning experiences at a workplace.
Visit CCI's Cooperative Education Department Page
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is available to all full-time students who are at least 16 years old and have 16 high school credits. To enter OYAP, students must be in a co-operative education program. Once the student becomes a registered apprentice, the hours earned through the co-op may count towards their apprenticeship. Students are also placed on the waitlist for trade school. Visit www.oyap.com.
Dual Credit
Through dual credit courses, students can earn a high school credit at the same time as a college credit. Dual credit courses give students the chance to experience post-secondary education. The college credit will count towards a college diploma as long as it's a requirement for the college program the student chooses to pursue.
Learning Centres/Resource Rooms
All high schools have a place where students can receive additional support. Some students with special education needs may spend a portion of their day in a Learning Centre. This is outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
More information about special education can be found on the SCDSB's Special Education page.
Alternative Learning
We have an Alternative Secondary School with locations throughout Simcoe County. The program is designed for students who have difficulty coping with a large school setting, and who may benefit from the small class sizes, one-on-one assistance, flexibility, and close relationships with the teachers.
For information, please contact altschool@scdsb.on.ca.
Advanced Placement (AP)
Advanced Placement (AP) provides secondary students with an opportunity for learning that goes beyond the Ontario Curriculum, allowing them to experience university-level programming while still in high school. Many Canadian and international universities recognize AP standing for first year study in specific courses. AP exams are developed and administrated by the College Board in New Jersey, U.S.A. and are written in May of each year.
Collingwood Collegiate offers Advanced Placement in ENG4U (Grade 12 University English). For more information about AP, contact our guidance department.