Specialist High Skills Major
Programs
Arts and Culture
The Arts & 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.
Offered at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND) and St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (STCSS).
Construction
According to the Ontario Construction Secretariat, the construction industry is one of Ontario’s largest employers.
Offered at Nicholson Catholic College (NCC), St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) and St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (STCSS)
Environment
The Environment is an emerging sector, as climate change and clean air and water become growing priorities for governments around the world. The environment sector offers career opportunities in conservation, research, recreation, innovation and more to students.
Offered at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS) in Kingston.
Health and Wellness
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.
Offered at Nicholson Catholic College (NCC) and St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS).
Hospitality and Tourism
The hospitality and tourism industries include opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage services, recreation and entertainment, and travel services.
Offered at Nicholson Catholic College (NCC), St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) and St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (STCSS).
Information and Communication Technology
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is about processing information (which includes capturing, transmitting and displaying information) using electronic systems.
Offered at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School (HCCSS).
Non-Profit
The Non-profit sector is 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.
Offered at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND), St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) and St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (STCSS).
Sports
The Sports sector offers a range of careers in performance, training and treatment, recreation and support, and business and media entertainment.
Offered at Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School (RND) and St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (STCSS).
Transportation
Career options range from the service, repair, and modification of vehicles and vehicle systems to the organization and management of transportation services and mass-transit systems.
Offered at Nicholson Catholic College (NCC), St. Paul Catholic Secondary School (SPCSS) and St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School (STCSS).