Flashpoint SHSM Resources
Resources for Schools, Educators & Parents
For School Boards
Flash Point equips school boards with a comprehensive suite of SHSM tools and resources designed to create consistency, elevate program quality, and support long-term sustainability across all participating schools. Our certifications, reach-ahead experiences, student conferences, and audit-readiness reviews are fully aligned with Ministry expectations, ensuring every offering meets SHSM standards with ease. Boards gain access to reliable, scalable programming delivered through in-person delivery (with online options available), making it simple to reach multiple regions and pathways. With Flash Point, boards can confidently deliver engaging, compliant, and future-focused SHSM programming that strengthens student outcomes across the system.
For Teachers & SHSM Leads
Flash Point supports teachers and SHSM leads with ready-to-run certifications, structured experiential learning opportunities, sector-specific planning tools, and responsive guidance that streamline program delivery. We handle logistics, scheduling, and materials so educators can focus on supporting students—not managing administrative tasks. Each offering is designed to be student-friendly, curriculum-connected, and easy to integrate into existing timelines. Whether teachers need engaging certifications, dynamic reach-ahead experiences, or customizable experiential opportunities, Flash Point provides a dependable partner that simplifies SHSM implementation and enriches classroom and out-of-class learning.
For Parents & Guardians
Flash Point helps parents feel confident knowing their child is participating in safe, structured, and thoughtfully designed SHSM experiences that build real skills for the future. Our programming introduces students to authentic workplaces, post-secondary pathways, and industry certifications that strengthen both academic and career readiness. Parents see their child gaining confidence, exploring interests, and earning credentials that support college, university, apprenticeship, and employment opportunities. Flash Point’s engaging, age-appropriate experiences ensure that students are not only learning—but discovering who they are, what they enjoy, and where their future might lead.
Our Approach
Flashpoint was founded to break away from the traditional model of SHSM delivery. We focus on challenging students with real world problems that reflect real world experiences.
Flashpoint focuses on results and individual accountability. Our passion is to create long-lasting results, and to give students the skills and knowledge that they will need to succeed beyond school.
Our Standards
All of our material has been created and reviewed by professional trainers and our board certified teachers to ensure compliance with all ministry applicable SHSM training and educationguidelines.
Our typical SHSM certifications take about 3 hours to complete – but don’t worry because our content is relatable and engaging to make sure that your students get the best possible experience.
Why Us
For over 10 years, Flashpoint has delivered superior SHSM training to schoolboards throughout Ontario and across all SHSM sectors. We deliver the best material live and virtually.
Our facilitators are first class, having trained globally for Fortune 500 companies – and now we want to share that knowledge with today’s youth and ignite a passion for lifelong learning.
Our team is here to make sure that every aspect of your training programs is a success.
The Flashpoint Difference
Our expert facilitators and speakers, combined with engaging, youth oriented content, make the difference. Get the SHSM experience that your students deserve.
Teachers LOVE Flashpoint:
“It is truly a pleasure partnering with you and the team at Flashpoint, you are all doing such wonderful work!
-A Happy SHSM Teacher
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your exceptional coordination of today’s event. Your hard work and planning made everything run smoothly and successfully.
The presentations were outstanding – they were engaging, enthusiastic, and incredibly effective in capturing students’ interest.“
