Students in the transportation Specialist High Skills Major program at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School spent Thursday putting their classroom training to work at the Porsche Experience Centre in Pickering.
The November 5 visit gave the teens a chance to explore the automotive industry up close, according to the Durham Catholic District School Board.
Hands-on learning
The day included time in a simulation lab, where students could test driving scenarios in a controlled setting.
They also took part in a hands-on challenge and learned about career pathways in the transportation sector, the board said.
The experience was designed to give students insight into the industry while letting them have some fun along the way.
What is SHSM?
The Specialist High Skills Major is a provincial program that lets students focus their high school studies on a particular field while earning certifications and gaining sector-specific learning.
The transportation major at St. Mary prepares students for careers in areas such as automotive service, vehicle technology and related trades.
Students interested in the program can learn more by speaking with their school's guidance team, the board said.
