SHSM Workshops

Prepare Students for the Careers They'll Actually Enter

Practical, employer-driven SHSM workshops that develop career-ready graduates.

Students are entering a workplace where technical skills alone are no longer enough. Employers increasingly expect graduates to communicate professionally, solve problems, build relationships, use AI responsibly, and adapt to changing industries.

Kooana helps SHSM programs bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace expectations through engaging, industry-led workshops.

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Why Choose Kooana?

Our workshops focus on the skills employers consistently tell us students are missing.

Every workshop is built around real workplace scenario and expectations. This helps students develop practical communication, problem-solving, and professional skills they can confidently apply in post-secondary school, in future careers, and in life.

Build Career-Ready Graduates

Every workshop helps students develop transferable workplace skills that benefit them regardless of the career pathway they choose.

Students strengthen their ability to:

Communicate Professionally

Build Confidence Speaking with Employers

Solve Workplace Problems

Think Strategically

Use AI to Improve Productivity

Build Stronger Professional Relationships

Understand Employer Expectations

These are the skills employers consistently identify as essential for long-term career success.

Micro-Skills Offerings

Sales & Entrepreneurship Workshop

Teach students one of the most valuable business skills they can learn.

Whether students pursue business, the skilled trades, entrepreneurship, marketing, or customer service, they will spend their careers persuading others, building trust, and creating opportunities.

Rather than teaching outdated, high-pressure sales tactics, students learn modern consultative selling techniques used by today's leading organizations.

Students Learn

Modern sales methodologies
Prospecting through phone, email and LinkedIn
Professional communication strategies
Objection handling and negotiation
Relationship building
AI-powered sales research and messaging

Career Pathways

Sales Development Representative
Account Executive
Account Manager
Entrepreneur
Small Business Owner
Business Development
Skilled Trades Business Owner

Recruitment & Workforce Development Workshop

Introduce students to one of Canada's growing career sectors.

Students learn how organizations attract talent, evaluate candidates, understand employer needs, and build lasting employer relationships.

These skills are valuable for students interested in Human Resources, Business, Community Services, Social Services, and Workforce Development careers.

Students Learn

Employer outreach
Recruitment marketing
Candidate sourcing
Job matching
Screening applicants
Employer needs analysis
Technical recruiting fundamentals
AI tools for recruiting and research

Career Pathways

Recruiter
Employment Consultant
Job Developer
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Human Resources Assistant
Workforce Development Professional

Practical Learning Outcomes

Students apply practical frameworks, build confidence, and prepare for real-world success.

Value Added Support

Engaging activities, certificate of completion, and learning resources.

Flexible Delivery

In-person or virtual, half-day or full-day, with scheduling that fits your SHSM calendar.

Curriculum Alignment

Designed to complement SHSM programming and strengthen career readiness skills.

What you get with Kooana

Answers to common questions about customization, delivery, certificates, and resources.

Teacher Support

Teachers get access to online resources and consultation before and after delivery.

Let's Prepare Students for Success

Help your students graduate with practical workplace skills employers value. Whether they're entering the workforce, pursuing post-secondary education, or starting a business, Kooana equips students with the confidence, skills, and experience to thrive. Download our Micro-Skills Package to learn more about our offerings and the benefit we can bring to your school, students and community.

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Prepare Students for the Careers They'll Actually Enter

Why Choose Kooana?

Build Career-Ready Graduates

Micro-Skills Offerings

Sales & Entrepreneurship Workshop

Students Learn

Career Pathways

Recruitment & Workforce Development Workshop

Students Learn

Career Pathways

Practical Learning Outcomes

Value Added Support

Flexible Delivery

Curriculum Alignment

What you get with Kooana

Teacher Support

Let's Prepare Students for Success

Past Workshop Clients