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Where to Find Your Next SHSM Workshop Provider

10/1/2017

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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?
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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!

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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: 
  • Leadership Training Organizations like The Beanstalk Project
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Camps

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: 
  • Local Unions
  • Ministry of Labour
  • Safety Training Consultants/Organizations
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Construction Companies
  • Industry Partners

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: 
  • Local Colleges
  • Digital Media
  • "Maker" Spaces
  • Libraries
  • News or Radio Stations
  • Tele-com/Media Companies
  • Incubators/Start-ups

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: 
  • Non-Profit Organizations/Charities
  • Community Spaces/Youth Outreach Programs
  • Student Leadership Organizations like The Beanstalk Project
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Travel Agencies
  • Libraries
  • Museums and Galleries
  • Performing Arts Centres
  • Cinemas
  • Consulting Firms/HR Agencies
  • Corporate Partners

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: 
  • Conservation Authorities
  • Outdoor Education Centres
  • Botanical Gardens
  • Provincial Parks
  • Camps
  • Recreation Centres
  • Farms/Food Share Organizations
  • Heritage Buildings
  • Sports Organizations

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: 
  • Hospitals
  • First-Responders
  • Community Centres
  • YMCA/YWCA
  • Fitness Centres
  • Nutritionists
  • Social Work/Housing/Planning Organizations
  • St. Johns Ambulance
  • Red Cross
  • Seniors Residences
  • Municipal/City Offices

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: 
  • SHSM Educator Networks
  • Ministry of Education
  • Colleges/Universities
  • Local Providers/Businesses

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