Earl of March School of Business
Entrepreneurship Specialist High Skills Major
1- Complete 4 Senior Business credits and 2 Coop credits
2- Complete 5 compulsory certifications and 2 optional certifications
What is it?
Our Business Entreprneurship Specialist High Skills Major (Business SHSM) is a group of credits, a Co-op opportunity in industry, and specialized training providing a Provincial seal and listing of certificates on your diploma. A mark of distinction recognized by universities, colleges, and industry!
Students interested in our JA Company Program are strongly encouraged to join! Better preparation for your future career! | |
You can find more information here: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/sector/business.html | |
What do I do?
1- Complete 4 Senior Business credits and 2 Coop credits
You need a bundle of credits in grades 11 and 12, as follows:
A total of 4 of these Major Subject credits, with a minimum of 1 Grade 11 & 1 Grade 12 credit and 2 Coop credits linked to a major subject credit
SHSM Major Subjects Students must complete a total of 4 of these credits, with a minimum of 1 Grade 11 & 1 Grade 12 credit. | |||||||
Apprenticeship | College | University | Workplace | ||||
11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
BMI3C | BOG4E | BMI3C | BAT4M | BAF3M | BBB4M | GPP3O | BOG4E |
GPP30 | CLU3M | BOH4M | CLU3M | BOH4M | BTA3O | ||
BTA3O | BAF3M | TEJ4M | ICS3U | BAT4M | |||
TEJ3M | TEJ3M | CIA4U | |||||
CLN4U | |||||||
ICS4U | |||||||
CGW4U | |||||||
TEJ4M | |||||||
Cooperative Education Students must complete 2 credits of Cooperative Education where the credits are linked to 1 of completed SHSM credits. Priority of links is Major credit. Placement must be within Business Sector. Please note: 3rd Coop credit may be used as a Major credit. | |||||||
2- Complete 4 compulsory certifications and 2 optional certifications
During the school year, you will attend a total of (6) training courses. These are industry-recognized certifications and you will receive the appropriate certificates:
4 Compulsory Certificates
- First Aid
- CPR Level C
- WHMIS
- Customer Service Excellence
2 optional Certifications
Sector Partnered Experience(SPE) developing Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship, JA Company Program, DECA, Business etiquette, cash handling and register training, counterfeit detection, effective networking, equity /inclusion, ergonomics, ethical considerations, fraud prevention, leadership skills, negotiation training, personality inventory, public speaking, retail representative, Stock Market Competition
What else is there?
You will have the opportunity to participate in Experiential Learning, Career Exploration, & Reach Ahead events designed to help you make informed decisions about your post-secondary pathway choices! These include guest speakers, field trips to local businesses, college & university visits, and events organized by outside organizations such as The Employment Hub, Skills Ontario, and local business organizations.
Email Mr. Kappel at graham.kappel@ocdsb.ca for more information.
Your future in Business Entrepreneurship starts here!