1 Business & Computers at Sinclair Accounting, International Business, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, Law, Economics, Computer Studies, High Skills Major, Information Technology, DECA, Ivey Competitions, Business Advisory Council of Durham, Summer Company

2 Typical Business Student Profile Interested in Business and Industry Want to further develop leadership skills Interested in pursing a career in accounting, international business, management, marketing, entrepreneurship, law, economics or computer science Enthusiastic approach to teamwork, skill development and network development Willing to take risks and work beyond the classroom through experiential learning opportunities

3 Business & Computer Pathways Gr 9 – Information Technology (TIJ 1O1) Gr 10 - Information Technology (BTT 2O1), Intro to Business (BBI 2O1) and Computer Science (ISC 2O1) familiarizes students with all the senior level courses. Gr 11 – Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Law, Marketing, Information Technology, Economics, Computer Science Gr 12–Business Leadership, Economics, International Business, Accounting, Law, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science

4 A.I.M.E. High Durham DSB and Sinclair Secondary School Business Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

5 Specialist High Skills Major 5 Components Essential Skills via a 2 credit Co-op Bundle of Credits (8-10 credits) Certifications and Training Programs Experiential Learning & Career Exploration “Reach Ahead” Experiences

6 Bundle of Credits Co-op is also required. Co-op may be taken in during the semester or in the summer of grade 10 or 11

7 CLA’s Contextualized Learning Activities (CLAs) in Math and English: Enable students to connect course learning to their SHSM sector CLAs are based on curriculum expectations from required courses One or more CLAs totaling a minimum of six hours must be incorporated into each required English and Math course

8 A.I.M.E. High Certifications/Training Grade 11 and 12 SHSM Students: Service Excellence Certification General WHMIS Certification Standard CPR / First Aid / AED Certification Business Leadership Training Counterfeit Detection Certification Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory Training DECA & Ivey School of Business Competitions Summer Company (start your own business)

9 Cooperative Education Each SHSM pathway requires that students complete a minimum of two credits in cooperative education, linked to business.

10 Opportunities for students to experience their selected post secondary pathway may include: Attending lectures at Rotman School of Management or Ivey School of Business Attending a campus tours Participating in conferences, events and competitions (DECA) Receiving a dual credit Learning through relevant guest speakers Reach Ahead Opportunities

11 Recording Student Achievement of SHSM Components On the Report Card On the Ontario Student Transcript On the SHSM Record The red SHSM seal on the OSSD

12 Lists Certifications

13 Dual Credits Marketing students have the opportunity to earn a High School Credit and a Post Secondary College Credit at the same time. They will receive a transcript. The course is taught by a Fleming College faculty member twice a week. The Sinclair business teacher teaches the remaining three days. The class also visits Fleming College to experience a day of campus life.

Why are SHSMs so Successful at Sinclair? 14 Students are exposed to all Sinclair SHSMs in grade 9 and 10 Students are identified and can apply as early as grade 9 Variety of Business options to engage students Most High School Pathways are created with a Business Teacher or Guidance SHSM specialist The BOH 4M2 course delivers all the certifications and CLAs Super collaboration of Co-op, Guidance and Business Department staff

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16 DECA SINCLAIR

17 What is DECA?  A business club that meets weekly  Students explore applications of real- life business situations through case studies  Enhances communication, teamwork and presentation skills

STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THE REGIONAL COMPETITION AT SINCLAIR IN NOVEMBER 5000 STUDENTS WILL ATTEND THE PROVINCIALS IN TORONTO THIS FEBRUARY! Competitions

19 Last year many Universities were present – all are offering co-op programs in business!

20 As well as business organizations.

21 The Award Ceremony was second to none!

22 For more information about Sinclair Business Programs contact Mrs. Lee