Friday, September 10, 2010

Specialist skills for high school students

More Thunder Bay high school students will get a career edge with the expansion of the Specialist High Skills Majors program.  Minister of Northern Development Michael Gravelle announced the expansion of the program on Friday.  The secondary program helps students earn credits towards their high school diploma, gain sector certifications and gives hands on work experience.  Superior Collegiate, St. Ignatius and St. Patrick High School are offering the new specialized courses in aviation and aerospace, arts and culture, health and wellness and transportation.