The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) is a ministry-approved program that offers grade 11 and 12 students the opportunity to be mentored by community professionals, gain industry experience and acquire transferable skills for success in the real world.
At CTA our Business Social Entrepreneurship SHSM (nicknamed 6IXAcademy) engages students to solve pressing social, cultural and environmental issues - making a positive change in the world. Even if a student does not plan to enter into a business-related career, the Entrepreneurship SHSM skills they learn are easily transferable to whatever profession they choose.
CTA SHSM students have created our own line of sustainable fashion and accessories under the brand 6IXAcademy. Our students graduate with valuable work co-op experience and industry recognized certifications.
Our Business Entrepreneurship SHSM partners include:
- The Royal Bank of Canada
- GotStyle
- Sully Wong
- University of Toronto
- The Learning Partnership
- George Brown
- Humber College
- OCADU
- Red Academy
- York University
- and many more!
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