Work Ethic Certificate
From the desk of Valentine Torres
What can the Work Ethic Certificate do for you?
WHAT IS THE GOVERNOR’S WORK ETHIC CERTIFICATE?
The development and adoption of the community and employer-recognized Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) are critical to providing a pipeline of skilled high school graduates for today’s workforce. The employability skills recognized in the GWEC have been vetted by Hoosier employers, community-based organizations, and post-secondary education institutions and are designed to encourage students to meet the benchmarks that will assist them in their college or career goals.
The program is structured to connect employers to their local school district through a College and Career Readiness Advisory Council, comprised of local educators and employers, establishing a fundamental, collaborative partnership for this program and continued alignment between the business community and our education system.
2020-2021 Survey Results of Work Ethic Certificate
2021-2022 Work Ethic Certificate
Students answer the following questions;
- Graduation plan intentions
- 1-year certificate/technical certificate
- 2-year college degree/associates
- 4-year university/bachelors
- Apprenticeship/Trades
- Military
- Workforce only
- Teacher selection
- Students are asked to list 4 teachers who can evaluate them on work ethic
- Teachers evaluate students at the end of the school year on 4 categories
- Punctuality: The student is punctual in the completion of classroom assignments
- Organization: Students display strong personal and time management skills and flexibility skills.
- Respectfulness: Respects the rights of others and demonstrates them to fellow students, teachers, and administrators.
- Teamwork: Displays team/group cooperation with fellow students, teachers, and administrators
- Community Service
- Students are required to meet a minimum of 6-8 community service hours during the school year. Hours should be posted to the student's transcript. (Guidance can assist with obtaining the proper forms)
- GOVERNORS CERTIFICATE*
- Only Seniors can qualify
- Must meet a minimum of 12 hours of community service hours
- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Must meet all requirements of the WEC
*The 2020-2021 WEC opened up to students at all grade levels, prior to this only 11th & 12th-grade students could qualify. Students now can earn the WEC each year they are in high school. *We encourage students to post the WEC to their digital portfolios and make mention of it on their resumes along with job applications.
*Data is collected on students based on school discipline and attendance.
Career Liaison Coordinator | Business Teacher | Sponsor for Business Professionals of America
Valentine Torres, MBA
Hobart High School | Hobart University | Dual Credit Instructor
ext 8027
Email: vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.hobart.k12.in.us/Page/1116
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
Phone: 219-942-8521
Twitter: @coachvtorres