Non-Profit, Education and Child Care

Non-Profit, Education and Child Care SHSM

   

Program Overview

Students develop skills for their future careers, graduate high school with industry certifications and training and earn an SHSM seal on their high school diploma.

To complete an SHSM, students need to:

  • complete a specific bundle of 9 courses in the Non-Profit, Education and Child Care sector
  • earn industry certifications like first aid and CPR qualifications
  • gain on-the-job skills through cooperative education placements

When students complete a SHSM, they will get:

  • a high school diploma with an embossed SHSM seal
  • an SHSM record that has details of credit bundle, certifications, placements and other experiences
  • formal recognition on their Ontario Student Transcript


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Required Components

This SHSM has the following five required components:

  1. A bundle of nine Grade 11 and Grade 12 credits
    • Four Non-Profit, Education and Child Care major credits
    • Three other required credits
    • Two cooperative education credits
  2. Sector-recognized certifications and/or training courses/programs
    • Four (4) compulsory certifications (Standard First Aid, CPR C with AED, Ethical Considerations and WHMIS)
    • Three (3) elective certifications
  3. Experiential learning and career exploration activities
  4. Reach ahead experiences
  5. Sector-partnered experiences (SPEs)

Examples of Elective Certifications 

  • advanced training in a technique
  • advanced training in a technology
  • anti-oppression and allyship training
  • behavior management
  • communication skills
  • compass/map/global positioning system (GPS)
  • conflict resolution
  • customer service
  • environmental awareness
  • equity and inclusion
  • event coordination
  • first aid/CPR/AED awareness
  • fundraising
  • group dynamics
  • incident management
  • infection control
  • leadership skills
  • legal/administrative procedures
  • mental health awareness (approved by and delivered under the direction of the school board's Mental Health Leader)
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • non-violent crisis intervention
  • personality inventory
  • portfolio development
  • project management
  • proposal/grant writing
  • sector-specific software 1
  • self-defence
  • social media networking
  • successful exhibiting
  • wilderness first aid

Examples of Occupations

  • Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
  • Administrative officers
  • Authors and writers
  • Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
  • Conference and event planners
  • Early childhood educators
  • Educational assistants
  • Elementary school and kindergarten school teachers
  • Facility operation and maintenance managers
  • General office support workers
  • Human resources professionals
  • Instructors of persons with disabilities
  • Managers in social, community and correctional services
  • Other administrative services managers
  • Other business services managers
  • Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
  • Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
  • Receptionists
  • Secondary school teachers
  • Social and community service workers
  • Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers
*Please refer to the Ministry of Education - Non-Profit, Education and Child Care SHSM site for a detailed explanation of each SHSM component.