Work Ethics
All Area Career Center students are encouraged to participate in the Work Ethics Certification.
Why Work Ethic Certification?
- Employers have indicated that mastery of Work Ethic Skills is one of the top characteristics needed in employees.
- One of the fundamental goals of Northwest Indiana Workforce Board is to produce an emerging workforce that has the 21st Century skills needed to face the challenges of a global marketplace.
- Governor's Work Ethics Fulfills Graduation Pathway second requirement - Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills
What is the Work Ethic Certification?
- A filter for employers when hiring or selecting candidates
- A common identifiable metric of work habits
- A credential demonstrating knowledge of skills, abilities and commitment to work
- Development of needed behavioral characteristics in emerging workforce
Who is eligible to earn a Work Ethic Certificate?
- High school students who demonstrate mastery of 10 employer expectations (see Employer Expectations File) by receiving a score of 8 or higher on four adult evaluation forms.
- Area Career Center attendance of 95% for regional work ethics and 98% for Governor's (seniors only)
- No more than one disciplinary referral
- Completion of six hours of community service
- Governor's only - home school GPA of 2.0
Student Steps to Participate
- Complete online "Intent to Participate" form by October 13, 2022 (see link above)
- Receive "Student Evaluation," "Adult Evaluation," and "Community Service" forms
- Complete "BEG" column of "Student Evaluation" (By November 2021)
- Identify 4 adult evaluators
- Begin completing 6 hours of community service
- Complete "MID" column of "Student Evaluation" (In January 2022)
- Deliver and collect 4 adult evaluations
- Complete "END" column of "Student Evaluation" (In April 2022)
- Submit: "Student Evaluation," "Adult Evaluation," and "Community Service" forms to Student Services (Room 105) By April 6, 2023
