Non-Profit
What is the Non-Profit Sector?
- Non-profit sector’s common vision “is to make a difference”
- Non-profit sector offers a variety of careers in many fields. Employers in the non-profit sector include the different levels of government, education, health care agencies, non-profit organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
Potential careers include:
- Social work – counsellor, social worker, child and youth worker, developmental service worker, psychologist, therapist, gerontologist, funeral director
- Education – teacher, educational assistant, early childhood education
- Health care – physician, nurse, psychiatrist, child life specialist, personal support worker, rehabilitation, health management and administration, hospice worker, public health nurse, dietitian
- Arts and culture – festival organizer, conference and event planning, cultural management, exhibit designer, children’s arts and music program instructors, museum director/curator, heritage interpreter
- Sports and Recreation – health and wellness promotion, recreation coordinators, health policy development, recreation therapy, camp counsellor/management
- Environment – environmental protection, environmental inspector, urban planning, conservationist, environmental engineer, rural development officer
- Communication and Information Technology – media relations operator, journalist, advertising and promotion, media development, public relations, fundraiser
- Social Planning and Community Development – social planner, social researcher, community activist, community outreach, community development worker
- International Development – humanitarian assistance development officer, education officer, fundraiser, program director, translator, research assistant, digital communication specialist
Post-secondary Programs/Occupations in the Non-Profit Sector
Potential career opportunities in the non-profit sector are broad and thus there are many pathways to a career in the non-profit sector. This is only a short list of those opportunities. Take some time to explore Career Cruising or talk to your guidance counsellor for more information.
Apprenticeship Training
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Developmental Service Worker Educational Assistant Special Events Coordinator |
College
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Funeral Director Health, Wellness and Fitness International Development Mental Health and Addiction Worker Museum Management and Curatorship Native Child and Family Services Peace and Conflict Studies Personal Support Worker Police Foundations Practical Nursing Public Relations Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Therapy Social Service Worker Social Service Worker – Gerontology Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees Special Events Planning Workplace Health and Wellness Promotion |
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Workplace/Community
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Special Events Planner Volunteer Resources Administrative Assistant Campaigner |
What are the major credits?
Within the major credits of the Non-Profit SHSM you will complete a wide variety of learning experiences that will enhance your learning in the sector. Examples of Reach-Ahead Activities include:
- Tours of the Early Child Education and Child and Youth programs at Mohawk College
- Participation in SHSM days at the University of Guelph
- Tour and use of Mills Library at McMaster University
Examples of Experiential and Career Exploration Activities include:
- Placements in Today’s Family Childcare Centre
- Planning of the staff children’s Christmas party
- Volunteering at the Wesley Urban Ministries Christmas Store
- Planning and running awareness and fundraising events in the school such as United Way Photo Booth, Jingle Bingo, and Toque Tuesday
- Participation in a Mock Trial at the Sopinka Court House
Some of the Major credits in the Non Profit SHSM include:
Refer to the Non Profit SHSM course list to track requirements. (spans gr. 11 & 12)
Saltfleet Non Profit Student Tracking Form
History/Social Science
CLU3M – Understanding Canadian Law
CLU3E – Understanding Everyday Law in Canada
CLU4U – Canadian and International Law
HSP3C or HSP3U – Introduction to Anthropology, and Psychology Sociology
HSB4U – Challenge and Change in Society
HSE4M – Equity and Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
CHG38 – Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Guidance
GPP30 – Peer Leadership
Family Studies
HPC3O – Raising Healthy Children
HPW3C – Working with Infants and Young Children
HIP4O – Personal Life Management
HFA4C or HFA4U – Nutrition and Health
HHS4C or HHS4U – Families in Canada
Science
SVN3E – Environmental Science
SVN3M – Environmental Science
Technology
TGJ3M – Communications Technology
TGJ4M – Communications Technology
For a extensive list of NON Profit SHSM major credit courses – please see the full listing attached: Non Profit Course list
What is required to complete the Non-Profit SHSM?
- All four pathways are available – workplace, apprenticeship, college and university
- Gr 11/12 credit bundle
- Four major credits connected to the non-profit sector
- Three other required credits, gr 11 Math, grade 12 English, gr 11 or 12 Business or Science (CLA’s completed)
- Two co-op credits tied to the sector
- Seven sector recognised certifications or training
- CPR, WHMIS, Standard First Aid, ethical considerations (completed in coop)
- Three from the following list – communication skills, conflict resolution, customer service, equity and inclusion, event coordination, fundraising, group dynamics, management/leadership, non-violent crisis intervention, personality inventory, problem solving, project management, proposal/grant writing
- Certifications take place with co-op and the major credits. In some cases students in the Non-Profit SHSM will be pulled from their classes to participate in certifications.
Refer to the Non Profit SHSM course list to track requirements. (spans gr. 11 & 12)
What kinds of co-op placements would I do as part of the non-profit SHSM?
There are a wide variety of coop placements available in the non-profit sector. These are just some that are available:
- local elementary schools
- local child care centres
- nursing homes
- community organizations such as Big Brothers, Big Sisters, YMCA and Wesley Urban Ministries
- funeral homes
- Habitat for Humanity
- Binbrook Community Garden
- Cable 14
- Hamilton Burlington SPCA
- Hamilton Public Health
- Joseph’s Health Care
- Local health care centres
- Summer coop including Focus on Youth