Specialist High Skills Major SHSM Information Communication Technology

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

What is a SHSM in ICT? v Specialized Ministry of Education program. v A special diploma with SHSM’s seal and record card that details all your accomplishments. v Covers all four 'pathways' – college, university, apprenticeship, workplace. v Completion of a specific bundle of 8 -10 courses in the student's selected field. v Designed for students interested in Information and Communication Technology.

Technology@ SHSM in ICT Our SHSM program will focus on two areas of Information and Communications Technology: • Interactive Digital Media • Digital Systems Engineering

Two pathways for ICT@Castlebrooke Interactive Digital Media Pathway: • For arts/technology: students with a focus on computer animation, video and radio broadcasting, video gaming production and Apps development. The Digital Systems Engineering Pathway: • For the technology/math/science: students with a focus on computer programming, computer engineering and M 2 M Robotics (systems controls).

Who qualifies for the SHSM? Grade 11 and 12 students who are: v Heading for an apprenticeship, training, college, university or the workplace. v Wanting to identify, explore and refine their career goals and make informed choices about their next steps after secondary school. v Choosing courses in Information and Communication Technology.

Why ICT? v Information technology professionals are found in all local and global industry sectors. v According to the Economic Development Office, Brampton’s ICT sector is made up of five main sub-sectors: § § § Telecommunications services Software and computer services Cable and other program distribution ICT wholesaling ICT manufacturing. v These ICT sub-sectors include over 250 companies, employing almost 6, 800 workers.

Why ICT? . . . continued. v The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry is one of the fastest growing career areas. v The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), a non-for-profit sector council, predicts that there will be an expected shortfall of 106, 000 ICT skilled workers in Canada by 2016. v A $160 billion industry, ICT makes up 5% of the entire Canadian economy.

Key Benefits of ICT @ Castlebrooke Ø Develop sector specific knowledge and skills. Ø Earn credits that postsecondary educational institutions and the sector recognize. Ø Gain sector-recognized certification and career-relevant training. Ø Develop essential skills and work habits documented through the Ontario Skills Passport.

SHSM Program Requirements v 4 “major” credits in Technology § § 2 in Grade 11 2 in Grade 12 v 2 Co-op Credits v 6 Industry Recognized Certifications v Reach Ahead Opportunities and Experiential Learning v Ontario Skills Passport

What courses?

Certifications Add these to your Resume too! v. CPR v. Standard First Aid v. WHMIS (Passport to Safety) v. Three (3) other customized certifications

How do I become a SHSM ICT student? It's easy! See Mr. Angelkovski in the Technology Department or Ms. Mc. Keown in Student Services for details!