November 14, 2017
GUELPH, Ontario – Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students participated in a Health and Wellness certification day on November 10.
Over 40 students from three high schools in the Upper Grand DSB had the opportunity to gain sector specific certifications toward their SHSM Health and Wellness Certification during the day.
Community partners from the Career Education Council and Schlegel Villages collaborated to provide facilitated workshops while also providing students with career insights and other information that helped students gain a better understanding of the health and wellness sector.
Students were also able to obtain information about volunteer opportunities, co-op placements and community programs that are specific to health and wellness.
The schools in attendance included Centennial CVI, Guelph CVI and Wellington Heights DHS.