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Details by Major
- Agriculture
Agriculture
What will students in the agriculture major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses in which students earn:
- Four agriculture major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one credit in either science or business studies tailored to include units focused on agriculture
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for agriculture majors?
For agriculture majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – dairy herdsperson, agriculture equipment technician, arborist
- College – agricultural equipment and supplies technician, farmer, and farm manager
- University –chemical engineer, soil scientist, veterinarian
- Entry level workplace – general farm worker, mechanic helper, pet groomer
More information on the SHSM – Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture
What will students in the arts and culture major study?
- A bundle of eight Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four arts and culture major credits
- One English credit and one credit in either business studies or Canadian and world studies tailored to include units focused on arts and culture
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Arts and Culture
- Aviation and Aerospace
Aviation and Aerospace
What will students in the aviation and aerospace major study?
- A bundle of Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses in which students earn:
- Four aviation and aerospace major credits
- One English credit and other credits tailored to include units focused on aviation and aerospace
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practise sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach-ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for aviation and aerospace majors?
For aviation and aerospace majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – aircraft maintenance engineer, instrumentation and control technician
- College – aviation technician, commercial pilot
- University – aerospace engineer, flight engineer
- Entry level workplace – cargo attendant, tarmac signaller
More information on the SHSM – Aviation and Aerospace
- Business
Business
What will students in a business major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four business major credits
- One English credit and two math credits tailored to include units focused on business
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in, first aid, CPR hazardous materials and customer service
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for a business major?
For business majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – parts technician, special events coordinator, entrepreneur
- College – conference and event planner, legal secretary, entrepreneur
- University – financial and investment analyst, web designer and developer, entrepreneur
- Entry level workplace – accounting clerk, banking clerk, real estate agent, entrepreneur
More information on the SHSM – Business
- Construction
Construction
What will students in a construction major study?
- A bundle of ten Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four construction major credits
- One English credit, two math credits, and one credit in either science or business studies tailored to include units focused on construction
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in basic health and safety, first aid, CPR, hazardous materials and fall protection
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Construction
- Energy
Energy
What will students in the energy major study?
- A bundle of Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses in which students earn:
- Four energy major credits
- One English credit and other credits tailored to include units focused on energy
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practise sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and electrical safety
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for energy majors?
For energy majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – power line technician, cable splicer
- College – electrical engineering technologist, power engineer
- University – electrical engineer, telecommunications engineer
- Entry level workplace – energy auditor, building operator
More information on the SHSM – Energy
- Environment
Environment
What will students in the environment major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four environment major credits
- Two English credits and one math credit tailored to include units focused on the environment
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR, global positioning system (GPS) and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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 toxicologist
- Entry level workplace – outdoor sport and recreation guide, wastewater treatment plant operator, recycled paper handler
More information on the SHSM – Environment
- Forestry
Forestry
What will students in the forestry major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four forestry major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one credit in either science or Canadian and world studies tailored to include units focused on forestry
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR, hazardous materials and compass/map/GPS
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for forestry majors?
For forestry majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – utility arborist, heavy equipment operator
- College – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technician
- University – forestry engineer, forest ecologist
- Entry level workplace – forestry worker, tree planter
More information on the SHSM – Forestry
- Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
What will students in the health and wellness major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four health and wellness major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one science course tailored to include units focused on health and wellness
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR, infection control and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Health and Wellness
- Horticulture and Landscaping
Horticulture and Landscaping
What will students in the horticulture and landscaping major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four horticulture/landscaping major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one credit in either science or business studies tailored to include units focused on horticulture and landscaping
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in, first aid, CPR, hazardous materials and plant identification
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Horticulture and Landscaping
- Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism
What will students in a hospitality and tourism major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four hospitality and tourism major credits
- One English credit, a math credit and one credit of either science or business studies tailored to include units focused on hospitality and tourism
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR, hazardous materials and customer service
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Hospitality and Tourism
- Information and Communications Technology
Information and Communications Technology
What will students in the information and communications technology major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four information and communications technology major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one credit in either art, science or business studies tailored to include units focused on information and communications technology
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
What 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
More information on the SHSM – Information and Communications Technology
- Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
What will students in the justice, community safety and emergency services major study?
- A bundle of eight Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four justice, community safety and emergency services major credits
- One English credit, and one math credit tailored to include units focused on justice, community safety and emergency services
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR, hazardous materials and incident management
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
What will students in the manufacturing major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four manufacturing major credits
- One or two English credits, one math credit and one science credit tailored to include units focused on manufacturing
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
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
More information on the SHSM – Manufacturing
- Mining
Mining
What will students in the mining major study?
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four mining major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one credit in either science or Canadian and world studies tailored to include units focused on mining
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in General Safety Awareness, first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for mining majors?
For mining majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – electrician, machinist, heavy duty equipment mechanic, industrial instrument mechanic
- College – mining technician, safety officer
- University – geologist, mechanical engineer, mining engineer
- Entry level workplace – underground mine service and support worker, heavy equipment operator, geology technical assistant
More information on the SHSM – Mining
- Non-Profit
Non-profit
What will students in the non-profit major study?
- A bundle of Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses in which students earn:
- Four major credits providing skills and knowledge in the non-profit sector
- One English credit and other credits tailored to include units focused on non-profit
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practise sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, teamwork, and cultural competency
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for non-profit majors?
For non-profit majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – event planner, policy analyst
- College – fundraising manager, counsellor
- University – international aid worker, NGO program administrator
- Entry level workplace – fundraiser
More information on the SHSM – Non-profit
- Sports
Sports
What will students in the sports major study?
- A bundle of Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses in which students earn:
- Four sports major credits providing skills and knowledge in the sector
- One English credit and other credits tailored to include units focused on sports
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practise sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in first aid, CPR and leadership
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for sports majors?
For sports majors, possible careers include:
- Apprenticeship – event planner
- College – broadcaster, recreation facility manager
- University – sports agent, marketing/communications manager
- Entry level workplace – recreation facilities worker, equipment manager
More information on the SHSM – Sports
- Transportation
Transportation
What will students in a transportation major study?
Students enrolled in transportation major will take:
- A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits in which students earn:
- Four transportation major credits
- One English credit, one math credit and one science credit tailored to include units focused on transportation
- Two cooperative education credits to gain workplace experience that enables students to refine, extend and practice sector-specific knowledge and skills
- Experiential learning, career exploration and reach ahead activities within the sector
- Certifications and training programs/courses in basic health and safety, first aid, CPR and hazardous materials
- Essential Skills and work habits required in the sector
What are the future career paths for transportation majors?
- Apprenticeship – automotive service technician, farm equipment mechanic, small engine mechanic
- College – air pilot, automotive salesperson, marine engine technician
- University – aerospace engineer, automotive engineer, urban planner
- Entry level workplace – aircraft assembler, boat operator, railway track maintenance worker
More information on the SHSM – Transportation
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