SHSM Career Day: Toronto Blue Jays

SPE Certification, Career Exploration & Toronto Blue Jays Game

Flashpoint Training is excited to bring SHSM students together for a unique SPE Career Exploration Day followed by a Toronto Blue Jays game!

Designed to work for students from all SHSM sectors, this experience combines in-person SPE programming, career exploration with professionals from the CARE Foundation, and an afternoon at the ballpark.

Students will begin their day with Flashpoint Training's in-person SPE certification, exploring essential workplace skills while connecting their own strengths, interests and experiences to the expectations of today's workplace.

Over lunch, students will hear from representatives from the CARE Foundation for an interactive career talk focused on career pathways, employability, community involvement and the transferable skills that matter across industries. Students will have an opportunity to hear directly from professionals, ask questions and consider how their SHSM experience can help prepare them for their next steps.

Then it's time for the game!

Following the morning programming, students will head to see the Toronto Blue Jays live, bringing together career exploration and a memorable shared experience in one SHSM field trip.

What's Included?

• In-Person SPE Certification with Flashpoint Training
• Interactive activities connecting students' strengths, interests and skills to the workplace
• Career Talk with the Blue Jay's  Foundation
• Career and pathway exploration applicable to all SHSM sectors
• Discussion of transferable skills and what employers look for in young people entering the workforce
• Toronto Blue Jays Game Ticket
• Access to one bonus online certification of your choice if your board permits:
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Diversity and Inclusion
• Online certification option for registered students who are unable to attend-if your board permits online SPE's

Good for ALL SHSM Sectors

One of the strengths of this experience is that students don't need to be enrolled in a sports-related SHSM.

The SPE programming and CARE Foundation career discussion focus on transferable workplace skills, career exploration and professional development that students can apply across sectors.

Whether students are pursuing careers in Business, Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, ICT, Hospitality & Tourism, Construction, Transportation, Justice, Manufacturing, Environment, Non-Profit, Sports or another SHSM pathway, they will be encouraged to consider how their existing strengths and experiences connect to future education, training and employment opportunities.

Your Schedule for the Day

Game time and opponent will depend on the Toronto Blue Jays schedule. Event itinerary is tentative and subject to change.

Why Attend?

This experience combines three things students value: career exploration, SHSM programming and a major Toronto sporting event.

Students will complete their SPE requirements while exploring the skills that matter across industries, hear directly from professionals about careers and employment, and finish the experience by attending a Toronto Blue Jays game.

It's an opportunity to help students see that career development isn't limited to one occupation or sector. Communication, teamwork, adaptability, problem-solving, professionalism and relationship-building travel with them wherever their career takes them.

**This event qualifies for Flashpoint's SPE Regional Qualifications.**

Our Event Policies

👥 Student Numbers: Register your expected attendance. Student substitutions are welcome, but additional students require advance approval. 

⏰ Deadline for Changes: Attendance numbers can be adjusted up to 4 weeks (30 days) before the event. After that event numbers are "locked-in" as the kids say.

💰 Payment: Payment for Events is due 30 days before the Event or we will not hold your reservation

🚌 Scheduling: We’ll do our best to accommodate your bus schedule. Please let us know about any timing requirements as early as possible.

📅 Event Dates: Dates may change based on partner availability. Final details will be confirmed at least 1 month before your visit.

🌦️ Weather Closures: Events affected by weather or unexpected school closures will be rescheduled.

🙋 Supervision: Please provide the required number of staff/chaperones according to your school board’s guidelines.

💻 No-Shows: Absent students will be charged the full event fee but may access a complimentary online training session for the same certification.