SHSM ontario
Flexible and Collaborative Specialist High Skills Major Certification Facilitation in Ontario
Danielle Pomeroy, MSW, RSW, is an experienced facilitator who supports Ontario high school students in completing certifications for the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. Through interactive, thoughtfully designed sessions, students are invited to engage with material in ways that feel clear, relevant, and applicable to real-world contexts.
Danielle’s certifications are designed to support SHSM learning and can be delivered in person at your school, live (synchronous) or through a blended format. Each option offers engaging hands-on, experiential learning tailored to each SHSH and certification schedules and student needs.
Working with schools and educators, Danielle focuses on creating learning experiences that help students build confidence, develop practical skills, and better understand how their learning connects to future pathways and career opportunities.
Available SHSM Certification Areas
Each session is adapted to the group, ensuring content feels relevant to the students’ interests, learning environment, and future goals. Danielle currently offers certification opportunities within the following SHSM sectors:
Business
Health and Wellness
Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
Non-Profit, Education and Child Care
Sports
Simple for Schools and Engaging for Students
Half-day sessions (2–3 hours)
Flexible start times that align with your school schedule and instructional needs
Student-focused programming adapted to support diverse needs and learning styles, as well as sector-specific aligned with the SHSM goals.
flexible delivery
Students will receive printed certificates recognizing participation, learning, and skill development.
CERTIFICATION
Opportunities are available for single classrooms, multiple classrooms, and schools, with flexible options to meet your needs. Custom quotes are available for schools booking multiple SHSM certifications, larger groups, or sessions requiring travel.
pricing
In-person
Live virtual delivery
Blended delivery options
Mini-sessions delivered over 2–3 days to support cumulative learning and flexibility
delivery options
Begin with a planning call to start designing a certification experience for your students. Following our call, you'll receive a customized quote and written overview demonstrating how the workshop aligns with your SHSM sector and goals. All that's left to do is schedule the workshop at your convenience.
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Elective Certifications and Training Available for Each SHSM Sector
Danielle brings a strong capacity to teach across a variety of SHSM sectors, delivering cross‑disciplinary learning on a wide range of topics. Her instruction is informed by professional experience in criminal justice, social services, and social work, as well as her background as an educator, allowing her to integrate real‑world perspectives that support transferable skills, sector outcomes, and career readiness.
The following certifications are offered across multiple SHSM sectors (Business, Health & Wellness, Non Profit, Sports and Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services) and are tailored to align with different pathway contexts while maintaining core, transferable skills:
Mental Health Awareness
Conflict Resolution
Ethical Considerations
Communication Skills
Anti-oppression and Allyship training
Leadership skills
Stress management techniques
Group Dynamics
Equity & Inclusion
Additional SHSM-Specific Certifications
SHSM: Non-Profit, Education & Childcare
Non-violent crisis intervention
Incident management
Portfolio development
Behavioural management
SHSM: Health & Wellness
Approaches to healing
Communication skills
Non-violent crisis intervention
SHSM: Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services
Non-violent crisis intervention
Portfolio development
Behavioural management
Plan SHSM Certifications for your School or Board
Danielle’s clinical insight and educator’s perspective enhance each session and support your SHSM students with engaging and relevant certifications.
Whether delivered in a classroom or online, sessions are designed to feel interactive, supportive, and easy to integrate into existing programming. You’re welcome to reach out to discuss your school’s needs, timeline, and student group. Together, we can create a plan that fits seamlessly into your programming while offering students a meaningful learning experience.