The SHSM–Non-profit enables students to build a foundation of career-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or the workplace. Students will develop skills in the areas of problem-solving, analysis, communication, cooperation, ethical values, consciousness, and citizenship. Schools may focus on different areas within the sector, such as on international development or community action.
The Non-Profit SHSM is currently offered at Bernie Custis, Glendale and Saltfleet District. The Non-Profit SHSM is also offered at Sherwood and Waterdown District as FSL Additional Focus Programs.
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Bundle of Grade 11 and 12 Courses
- Four sector-specific courses such as Interdisciplinary studies, Raising Healthy Children, Leadership and Peer Support, World History, International Business Fundamentals
- Three other required courses: English, Math and Business or Science
- Two Cooperative Education credits connected to a non-profit placement
- Coop placements could include working at places like Good Shepherd, Wesley Urban Ministries, SPCA, YMCA, YWCA, Habitat for Humanity, seniors centres, childcare centres, Kiwanis and Neighbour to Neighbour
Speak to your guidance counsellor or SHSM subject teachers for specific pathway courses for your school
Credits |
Apprenticeship Training
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College
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University
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Workplace
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| Major Credits One credit may be substituted with a cooperative education credit (additional to the 2 required co-op credits) |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
4 Including at least one Gr. 11 and one Gr. 12 credit |
| English including a CLA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics including a CLA | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Business Studies or Science including a CLA May be substituted with 1 cooperative education credit (additional to the 2 required co-op credits) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooperative Education | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total number of credits | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Certifications
Four (4) compulsory |
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| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C – includes automated external defibrillation (AED) | ethical considerations | Standard First Aid | Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) – generic (i.e., not site- specific) instruction |
Three (3) electives from the list below |
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| behaviour management | communications skills | compass/map/global positioning system (GPS) | conflict resolution |
| customer service | environmental awareness | equity and inclusion | event coordination |
| fundraising | group dynamics | incident management | legal/administrative procedures |
| leadership skills | mental health awareness | non-violent crisis intervention | personality inventory |
| portfolio development | project management | proposal/grant writing | sector-specific software 1 |
| self-defence | social media networking | successful exhibiting | wilderness first aid |
Experiential Learning Opportunities
- Attending a non-profit presented conference, workshop, or career fair.
- Visiting or volunteering with a non-profit organization.
- Organizing an awareness or fundraising initiative in the school or community.
- Job shadowing, job twinning or short-term work experience with an industry professional
Reach Ahead Examples
- Volunteer experience with a non-profit organization
- Organization of an awareness or fundraising initiative in the school or community
- Attendance at a conference or workshop presented by a non-profit organization
- Job shadowing, job twinning or short-term work experience with an industry professional
Occupations in the Non-Profit Sector
The following table provides examples of occupations in the arts and culture sector, with corresponding National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, sorted according to the type of postsecondary education or training the occupations would normally require.
Apprenticeship Training |
College |
| • Conference and Event Planner 1226 |
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University |
Workplace |
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Updated on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.