Student Profile

What does the ideal student for the LKDSB Technological Education Hub look like?

  • Interested in skilled trades 

  • Willing to participate in the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Grade 11 and 12 which includes a minimum two credit coop placement


Grade 10 Candidate has:

  • Earned 8 credits including compulsory Grade 9 Math, English, Science, Geography and French (or substitute) by September 2025 or 6 credits with 2 viable credit recovery options

  • An interest in skilled trades and is willing to register for the SHSM program in Grade 11

AMSS will offer Grade 10 students compulsory courses in Math, English, Science, History (all at the applied and locally developed levels) and Civics/Careers. Students have the opportunity to explore 2 technology courses (options include: Automotive, Construction, Culinary, Hairstyling, Health Care and Horticulture) and an elective of their choice from the AMSS course calendar.


Grade 11 Candidate has:

  • Earned 12 credits by September 2025

  • Completed compulsory Grade 9 Math, English, Science, Geography and French (or substitute)

  • An interest in skilled trades and is willing to register for the SHSM program including a minimum 2 credit coop placement


Grade 12 Candidate has:

  • Earned 20 credits by September 2025

  • Completed compulsory Grade 9 and 10 Math credits

  • Completed compulsory Grade 9, 10 and 11 English credits

  • Completed 2 Science credits

  • Completed Grade 9 Geography, French (or substitute), Grade 10 History and Civics/Careers credits

  • An interest in skilled trades and is willing to register for the SHSM program including a minimum 2 credit coop placement