HIGH FIVE Certification
The City of Pickering partnered with St. Mary Non-Profit, Education & Childcare SHSM program to facilitate HIGH FIVE® training in the school on November 14th.
SHSM program incorporates subject-specific courses with hands-on experiential learning and subject-specific certifications. HIGH FIVE® training provides participants with an understanding of how to design and facilitate programs that address the unique needs of children and older adults.
“Every child progresses at different speeds, so it is important to congratulate every child at each stage.” (Tarie, grade 12)
“Through the HIGH FIVE® training I learned how to be caring and that not every child is the same.” (Amna, grade 12)
St. Mary Non-Profit, Education & Childcare SHSM students will receive a nationally recognized HIGH FIVE® certificate, and this knowledge that can assist them in working with programs for children and older adults and complement their resumes as they consider a pathway in this sector.