Program Requirements
NACI's Business SHSM consist of 5 components that students will complete throughout Grades 11 and 12. Please review the program requirements listed below. For any questions, please see Ms. Decoste (103) or Ms. Koutsaris (208).
1. Bundle of Credits over grade 11 and 12
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4 Subject Major Credits
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English & Math Credits
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2-Credit Co-op Course with a placement tied to the Business Sector
2. Certification and Training
All SHSM programs require 6-8 sector-recognized certification of training courses.
Compulsory Certifications:
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Standard First Aid
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CPR level C
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WHMIS
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Customer Service
Elective Certifications:
Selected from options provided by the Ministry of Education.
*These certifications will be available throughout the program and will be shared with students to sign up.
3. Experiential Learning and Career Exploration Activity
Students learn about the opportunities available to them in careers that interest them (i.e., Skills Canada competition, job shadowing and career fair/panel conference). They do this thorugh experiential learning and career exploration activities to explore, observe, participate in and reflect on a variety of sector-specific experiences and careers.
4. Reach Ahead Experience
Students must attend at least one of the following learning experiences that are connected with the student’s post-secondary plan:
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Attending a conference/workshop
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Touring a post-secondary institution
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Completing a Dual Credit course, etc.
5. Sector-Partner Contextualized Experience (SPCE)
SPE activities are experiential activities co-delivered with a sector partner. They provide students with the opportunity to gain insight into the relationship between their sector program and how Innovation/Creativity/Entrepreneurship (ICE) are used within the business sector.