Manufacturing Etobicoke Collegiate Institute Specialist High Skills Major

What is a SHSM? Specialized career-focused high school program allowing students to prepare for a career that matches their individual skills and interests As SHSM students work towards their high school diploma, they obtain valuable work related skills, knowledge and certifications recognized by the Manufacturing industry

How does SHSM benefit you? SHSM students will have a better awareness of the range of career opportunities in the Manufacturing industry and they will be better prepared for their post secondary studies and work in this field SHSM students graduate with a High School Diploma with a Red Seal designating their high school specialization in Manufacturing

Let’s look at SHSM a little closer…

Specialist High Skills Major 5 Components Essential Skills and work habits/OSP Bundle of Credits (8-10 credits) Certifications and Training Programs Experiential Learning & Career Exploration “Reach Ahead” Experiences

Bundle of Credits 4 "major" credits in Manufacturing (2 in Grade 11 & 2 in Grade 12) 1 Grade 11 or 12 English credit 1 Grade 11 or 12 Math credit 1 Grade 11 or 12 Science 2 Co-op education credits

Certifications and Training

Experiential Learning & Career Exploration Activities Field Trip to Sheridan College Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) Automation (robotics and flexible manufacturing systems) Electrical power and sustainable energy systems Computer vision and image processing Sheridan College

Reach Ahead Opportunities Participate in Skills Canada competitions

identifies work habits required of employees Ontario Skills Passport (OSP) provides clear descriptions of the Essential Skills and work habits important for work, learning and life. Ontario Skills Passport

Coop education –Experiential Learning Best for SHSM students to take Coop in Grade 12 Resume Writing, Cover letter, Job interview skills, employability skills Complete 15 week placement at a sector workplace to develop their skills and gain experience Gain confidence See what its like in the “real world of work”

Coop Placement: N.A. Yorke Machinery

Coop placements combining your interests and sector-related skills Audio Installation and Wiring Computer Technician And many more…..

Upon Completion of a SHSM Program…

Why choose SHSM? experiential learning opportunities! refine your skills! improve work habits! gain confidence in your ability to succeed! begin to establish relationships and networks! see the connections between studies, the real world, and future careers!

If you are interested in signing up for SHSM Manufacturing at ECI Sign up sheet today Speak to Mr. Straker Ms. Gonya (Coop Department) Ms. Oxley (Guidance) Join SHSM group when signing up for Course selection for Grade 11 in February 2016!