SHSM - Environment
What is the SHSM Environment Programme?
The Environment Program is based on nationally identified preparatory knowledge, skills, “reach-aheadâ€, and “on the job†learning opportunities focused within the field of environmental studies. Participating students will have opportunities to explore the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and various post secondary educational opportunities - for example, School to College to Work Initiatives and University Reach Ahead opportunities.
Press play to watch the SHSM Environment Video now.
Why get involved?
- Involved in promoting local community events
- Provide catering services internally and externally
- Promote and advertise year end fund raiser
- Networking with local hospitality businesses
- Field trips sourcing local produce and meat suppliers
- Touring of local Colleges, Universities and Hotels
- Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma
- Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript
- Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge
What can I do to prepare?
- Plan accordingly: take the Grade 9 and Grade 10 courses that will lead into this SHSM.
- Attend a Parent/Student School to Career Information Evening. See your guidance department for dates.
- Visit your guidance counsellor at your home school for further information.
When can I get started?
- Apply in your Grade 10 year.
- Enrollment is limited. If you are interested but have not completed a Request for Information Form (RIF) please do so ASAP by contacting your Guidance Counsellor or SHSM liaison.
How can I get more information?
Visit your School Guidance Counsellor. Your Guidance Counsellor will provide information about:
- SHSM Print materials
- SHSM DVD
- SHSM Parent-Student Information Evenings
