SHSM BUSINESS @ NORTH
PARK
STARTING SEPTEMBER 2011
The Specialist
High Skills
Major
North Park Secondary School will
offer the NPSS Business Studies
Specialist Pathway Program
beginning in September 2011. All
current students in Grade 10 or 11
who qualify and students entering in
Grade 9 will have the opportunity to
participate in this exciting new
program
THE PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
This program enables our students to
customize their high school
experience to suit their interest and
talents in Business Studies
It helps students prepare for a
successful post secondary transition
to university, college, the workplace
or an apprenticeship while meeting
the requirements of the Ontario
Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
The Knowledge and Skills for Success
The SHSM provides North Park
students in all pathways a unique
high school experience that
reflects their interest in the
business field.
DID YOU KNOW...
The city of Brampton is home to
some 8000 businesses. 70% of
these businesses are deemed
“micro-businesses”, employing five
or fewer employees. * This is
evidence of the entrepreneurial
spirit of the community, the
incredible prospects for growth in
employment, and the need for
graduates with the skills and
knowledge to help these businesses
become global leaders.
*
City of Brampton Economic Development Office:
Succeeding in a Knowledge­Based Economy: Assessing
Opportunities for Brampton’s Workforce Development Program
DISCUSSION PAPER
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Careers in Finance: Accountants, Auditors
and Investment Professionals, Finance and
Insurance Clerks , Managers in Financial and
Business Services ,Business Owner
Careers in Business Management:
Administrative Service Managers, Nongovernmental organizations, Fund, Raising and
Community Leadership, Human Resources and
Business Service Professionals, Sales, Marketing
and Advertising Managers, Policy and Program
Officers, Researchers and Consultants
Careers in Business Technology:
Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers,
Managers in Engineering and Information
Systems, Technical Occupations in Electronics
and Electrical Engineering, Technical Sales
Specialist , Computer Technicians, Network
Administrators
The SHSM @ North Park Secondary School
opportunities for our students. This
will include campus visits,
collaborative learning exercises with
students in the post secondary
institutions and opportunities for
students to experience lectures,
increase their understanding of the
university/college pathway and
develop familiarity the overall postsecondary learning environment.
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The SHSM Business at North Park
Secondary School is based on
providing students in all pathways
the opportunity to develop into
business leaders who think globally,
act strategically and contribute to the
advancement and competitiveness of
our community and country.
POST SECONDARY PARTNERS
The post-secondary partners will
provide both reach-ahead
experiences and experiential learning
THE
PATHWAYS
CHART
exploration activities within the
sector
4.Reach ahead experiences
connected with the student’s
postsecondary plans
5.Development of Essential Skills and
work habits required in the sector,
and documentation of them using the
Ontario Skills Passport
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
1.A bundle of nine Grade 11 and
Grade 12 credits that comprises:
(a)four (4) business major
courses
(b)Three other required credits
in English and Math
The SHSM will allow students to
customize their high school
experience to reflect their interest in
the field of business. The SHSM will
contribute to a unique learning
experience that will prepare students
for lifelong success. The program will
allow students the opportunity to
explore the world of business, to
develop the skills and knowledge for
success in the global economy and
become leaders in their chosen
pathway.
3.Experiential learning and career
(c)Two cooperative education
credits tied to the business
sector
2.Six sector-recognized
certifications and/or training
courses/programs (four
compulsory and a choice of two
electives)
Apprenticeship
Training
Destination
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Since 2004, North Pa
rk has been
home to the IBT region
al program
that has provided a un
ique learning
experience for our stu
dents. The
SHSM Business build
s upon this
great tradition and off
ers a unique
program open to all
students in the
North Park communit
y. The SHSM
is a part of our commi
tment to
student success by pr
oviding
challenging and memo
rable
academic and leadersh
ip
opportunities for all
of our students.
Mr. Geale
College
Destination
University
Destination
Entry Level
Workplace
Destination
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