Construction

The SHSM– Construction enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. Students joining this SHSM might be considering careers such as: 

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What is a Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)?

• The SHSM is a Ministry approved specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on a specific economic sector while meeting the requirements for the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).  A SHSM enables students to gain sector-specific skills and knowledge in the context of engaging, career-related learning environments and helps them focus on graduation and on pursuing their post-secondary goals. Completing a SHSM is not a requirement to graduate.

What do I need to complete The Manufacturing SHSM?


***Note: The following requirements are organized by the SHSM lead teacher and all certifications/electives/trips are paid for through the SHSM fund provided by the Ministry of Education. 

 

In a nutshell: Courses + Certifications/Training/Electives + Co-op = SHSM Badge on your Diploma

Click here for More Specific Details about the Construction SHSM on the Ministry of Education Website

Construction SHSM Courses Needed: 

CO-OP OPTIONS:

More information can be found on the PVNCCDSB CO-OP WEBSITE 


In School Co-op


In school co-op is run through our Co-op department at St. Stephen. Students are placed in a two credit co-op. This will take up two periods on their timetable. Students could have a morning or afternoon placement.  Our co-op teachers try to connect students to their areas of interest and work with many employers in the Bowmanville area. Students may find their own co-op placement, but this must be approved by our co-op department. Students completing co-op in Bowmanville may be bused to their co-op from school and back to school depending on the employer's location. Co-op placements outside of Bowmanville will require students to find their own transportation.


*Note: Students can complete a 4 credit co-op which would run for the entire semester. 


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Night School Co-op


Students choosing this option sign up for a night school co-op on their own and use their job as the co-op placement. This co-op placement is not offered through our school, but when completed will be recognized and added to the students transcript. Night school co-op is offered in Semester 1 and 2. 


Student have the option of signing up for:

1 credit co-op = 90 hours of working plus co-op assignments

2 credit co-op = 180 hours of working plus co-op assignments

(2 co-op credits are required to complete any SHSM)


*Note: Students are continued to be paid as they normally would through their employer. The employer must agree to the co-op placement.


Students will register for night school co-op through myBlueprint. Look to the continuing education section for night school options. Registration for night school co-op opens in September for semester 1 and February for semester 2.

Summer School Co-op


Students choosing this option sign up for summer school co-op on their own and use their job as the co-op placement. This co-op placement is not offered through our school, but when completed will be recognized and added to the students transcript. 


Student have the option of signing up for:

1 credit co-op = 110 hours of working plus co-op assignments

2 credit co-op = 220 hours of working plus co-op assignments

(2 co-op credits are required to complete any SHSM)


*Note: Students are continued to be paid as they normally would through their employer. The employer must agree to the co-op placement.


Students will register for summer school co-op through myBlueprint. Look to the continuing education section for summer school options. 


Summer school registration usually opens in April.