What is the SHSM Agriculture Program?

The SHSM-Agriculture enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering a postsecondary destination, whether it be apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry level position in the workplace. Depending on local circumstances, the SHSM-Agriculture may be designed to have a particular focus- for example, on agricultural equipment or animal and crop science.

Schools supporting this sector

• Centre Wellington DHS

• College Heights SS

• John F. Ross CVI

Why get involved?

• Explore careers in agriculture through work placements

• Feeding and caring for farm animals

• Networking with local agricultural businesses

• Field trips to a farmers’ market or farm machinery supplier

• Touring of local Colleges and Universities

• Graduate with a SHSM seal of designation on your secondary school diploma

• Earn a Specialist High Skills Major designation on OSSD transcript

• Gain valuable industry specific work experience and knowledge

Skillset

The SHSM-Agriculture Program will help students develop:

• A sound foundation to learn in the Agricultural industry

• Animal grooming, pesticide handling, and grain grading skills

• Personal management skills

• Teamwork skills

• Communication skills

• Leadership skills

• Self-confidence

Get Started Now

Talk to your school SHSM Lead or guidance counsellor to register.

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