Specialist High Skills Major

The Ontario Ministry of Education's Specialist High Skills Major program allows students to focus on a future career through a bundle of classroom courses, workplace experiences and sector certifications.

Hike Ontario is a suggested supplier for training and certification to support the SHSM program goals. We offer Safe Hiker and Certified Hike Leader to SHSM schools and welcome the chance to work with you and your students.

Course Name	Details	Min. Age	SHSM Price*
Safe Hiker Program	Intro to Hiking	12	TBA
Certified Hike Leader	Leading Groups	16	TBA
Wilderness Day Hike Leader	Wilderness Guiding	18	TBA
Wilderness Trip Hike Leader	Overnight Guiding	18	TBA

Additional Resources

• Specialist High Skills Major - Ontario Ministry of Education Website
• Specialist High Skills Major - Fact Sheet
• Specialist High Skills Major - Sector-Specific Guide (The Environment)