PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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CAREERS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS?!

WHAT IS SHSM AT MSS?

• Program that the Ministry of Education has � outlined for schools across Ontario
• Health and Wellness Focus
• Completely Funded
• Completed in Grade 11 and 12
• Students in ANY Pathway
• FIVE Program Components

SHSM COMPONENTS (5)

1. CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Standard First Aid
• CPR-C with AED
• WHMIS
• Infection control

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…….and at least 3 more

2. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND CAREER EXPLORATION

• Guest speakers
• Workshops
• Leadership Opportunities
• Career Forums
• Field Trips

3. REACH AHEAD OPPORTUNITIES

• Tours of College and University Campuses
• Post-Secondary Health and Wellness � Programs

4. SECTOR PARTNERED EXPERIENCE�

• Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship
• Coding
• Mathematical Literacy

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5. BUNDLE OF CREDITS

Majors – includes anchor course

Math

English

Other

Co-op Education

– during your grade 11 year (2 or 4 credit options)�

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• 9 credits total
• see “Bundle of Credits” document for complete list of courses

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ANCHOR COURSE –GPP3OH

• Grade 11 Leadership and Peer Support (GPP3OH)
• Leadership Skills and Opportunities
• Sense of Community
• Fulfill Program Requirements
• Help with Program Tracking
• Build essential skills and work habits

SHSM AND CO-OP

• Get real-world work experience while earning � credits
• Two or four credit options in Grade 11 year
• Make connections! (job opportunities)
• Find out whether you want to invest more time � and money in a particular area of work!

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PREVIOUS M.S.S. SHSM PLACEMENTS

• CAMH
• Community Living
• CVH Emergency
• CVH Ambulatory Care
• CVH Pharmacy
• CVH Oncology
• Derry Village Vet
• Dentistry on Britannia
• Focus Physiotherapy

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• Erin Oak Kids
• Extendicare
• Health Plus Physiotherapy
• PLASP
• Queensway Medical Clinics
• William Osler Hospital
• Trillium Health Diagnostic Imaging
• Wellmedica
• YMCA

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WHAT TO DO NOW TO BE �SUCCESSFUL IN CO-OP

• Work on building a great resume – GLD/GLC courses
• Maintain good attendance records
• Volunteer and get involved at school
• Investigate what is in your area, start networking, research where you may want to do your placement and see if it is possible
• Be nice to teachers, you will need two references! ☺
• Think about summer course options if you need to make room!

SHSM PROGRAM COMPLETION

• Formal recognition on Ontario Transcript
• Red Seal of distinction on Ontario � Secondary School Diploma

What does the

Red Seal mean?

Employers and post-secondary institutions recognize that a student has participated in specialized, career focused programming.

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APPLICATION DETAILS

• Editable Electronic Application
• Student Information
• Post Secondary Pathway
• Student Insights – Education/Career Goals, � Skills, Interests etc.
• Parent/Guardian Email

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THE SELECTION PROCESS

• Credit Accumulation
• Attendance Record
• Relevance of Student Insights (Academic � and/or Career Goals/Skills)
• Consultation with Guidance Counselors, � Teachers and/or Administration

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