SHSM - Horticulture and Landscaping
What is the SHSM Horticulture and Landscaping Program?
The Horticulture and Landscaping major enables students to gain valuable work experience and skills in their preferred sector. Students learn through an engaging specialized program that allows them to explore careers in park management, botany, and eco-tourism.
Schools supporting this sector
College Heights SS
Guelph CVI
Why Get Involved?
Design and install a landscaping project
Experience the horticulture environment through work placements
Networking with local landscaping businesses
Participate in a workshop at a garden centre or nursery
Touring of local Colleges, Universities, and a Greenhouse
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-Horticulture and Landscaping Program will help students develop:
A strong foundation to learn in Horticulture and Landscaping
Tree Planting, Paving, and Plant identification 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.