 Trying to find workshops that meet your students' SHSM Certificate requirements can be a daunting task. Some organizations run date-specific workshops at their locations, while others will cater to your schedule and come to you. Some SHSM providers advertise publicly, others advertise only through educator networks, while still others have great programs but don't advertise at all. So where do you start when looking to book? It turns out there are LOTS of non-intuitive, unexpected types of organizations who offer workshops - you just have to try reaching out to them! SHSM teachers have told us they need some leads to start off - a bit of direction to focus the search. To help you out, consider what types of workshops you're looking for, and read our recommendations for who to contact in your community!  Category: Soft Skills Common in: All Majors Elective Examples: Customer Service, Leadership Skills, Ethical Considerations, Conflict Management Benefit: Students learn deep skills that will benefit them in all facets of their lives. Complex and vital, soft skills allow students to become better professionals, peers, and people, and give them an guide for how to interact in a complex world. Where to look:
Category: Trades Common in: Agriculture, Aviation and Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Food Processing, Mining, Manufacturing, Transportation Elective Examples: Working at Heights, Electrical Safety, Confined Space Training, Lockout/Tagging Benefit: Hands-on trades training prepares students for the reality of this challenging work. Most importantly, it gets them excited to work with real objects/scenarios in a realistic environment. Where to look:
Category: Technology Common in: Business, Information and Communication Technology Elective Examples: Compass /map/global positioning system (GPS), Programming, Internet Security, Radio Operator Benefit: Our work is becoming more automated, digital, and connected. Give students a head start on future developments through an experience working with contemporary technologies. Where to look:
Category: Administration Common in: Arts and Culture, Business, Hospitality and Tourism, Non-Profit Elective Examples: Event Coordination, Project Management, Ergonomics, Fundraising Benefit: The core practices of most business and organizations lay here. Whether students are interested in charity work, starting their own business, or working for a large organization - strength with these skills will set them apart. Where to look:
Category: Environment/Outdoors Common in: Energy, Environment, Forestry, Horticulture and Landscaping Elective Examples: Habitat Restoration, Tree Planting, Ozone Depletion, Pleasure Craft Operator Benefit: Many Majors involve work in our outdoor environments. Getting students out of the classroom and into the great outdoors is always a great thing! Hands-on work helps develop resiliency and a tangible connection to nature. Where to look:
Category: Health, Counselling, and the Public Common in: Hospitality and Tourism, Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services, Non-Profit, Sports Elective Examples: Self Defence, SafeTALK, Allergy Awareness, Fitness Benefit: Our communities rely on the dedication of our first-responders, counsellors, and health care providers. Prepare students for work in these fields by teaching them how to deal with challenging issues now so they are prepared for the future. Where to look:
Category: Specific Common in: All Majors Elective Examples: Stage Combat, Surface and Underground Orientation, Spa Etiquette, Food Handler Certification Benefit: SHSM Majors have their own unique electives that don't fit neatly into general categories. These electives often provide more specialized training for students who are clear on their career goals. However, they could also be used to expose students to new possibilities they hadn't considered before. A great opportunity to get creative! Where to look:
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While we miss being able to run live, in-person workshops (and, let’s face it, have fun with our friends on stage), our mission is to support teachers and students in better education. We’re committed to doing so in a way that is safe and effective during these times. We’re excited about our new online options for students and will continue to develop and offer these options for as long as necessary.
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