2025-26 WCPS Work Ethic Certification

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATE

The SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification is awarded to high school seniors who complete a series of accomplishments that includes activities, courses and experiences to foster career readiness and portrays The Ideal Graduate. The Work Ethic Certification is a signal to employers that a student is prepared to engage in the workforce. The certification validates that the individual has acquired habits, knowledge and skills foundational to entering the workforce. Students receiving this recognition should have an advantage when seeking employment as it easily identifies them as potential career ready employees.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Participation in the Work Ethic Certification is voluntary and is the responsibility of the student. Seniors should follow the enrollment application and process defined by Warren County Public Schools. Contact the school’s College and Career Readiness Transition Readinesss Coach for questions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Information:

* This application is to be completed during the senior year.

* The application deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026.

This application has four sections that you will be required to complete:

Section 1 - Student Information

Section 2 - Workplace Preparedness Indicators (The student must provide evidence that they have met the criteria for three of the indicators listed below):

- Career Pathway: A student must be on track to successfully complete a pathway by graduation (this means a student will have received credit for 4 courses in a pathway).
- Industry Certification: A student must indicate the credential received and recognized by business and industry at the local, state, or national level.
- Attendance: A student must have a 90% attendance rate during senior year. Attendance must be verified on or after April 15 of senior year.
- Workplace Learning Experience: A student must have participated in an SCK Launch Career Shadowing event, a school cooperative education experience, an internship, or an externship, and be prepared to share details about the experience, including date(s), business name, supervisor, and a reflection about the experience.
- Employment: A student must include a minimum of ten hours per week for four consecutive months during the senior year, OR 20 hours per week during the past summer. Download a copy of this form to complete: bit.ly/EmploymentVerification
- Extra-Curricular Participation: A student must document participation in two (2) or more extracurricular activities.
- Leadership: A student must demonstrate successful leadership in one or more roles at school or in the community.
- Dual Credit / AP Course Credit: A student must have earned a "C" or better in the course.
- Community Service: A student must complete at least 25 hours of voluntary community service while in high school.

Section 3 - Essential Workplace Skills (Upload Required)

- Students must demonstrate knowledge of the following skills: greeting others/communication etiquette, resume preparation, interview skills, work ethics, and presentation skills. Download a copy of this form to complete: bit.ly/EssentialWorkSkills

Section 4 - Application / Resume (Upload Required)

- Students must choose an OPTION and complete the indicated task.
  - - OPTION 1: Students must complete a job application. Download a copy of this form to complete: bit.ly/WorkEthicJobApp To edit the downloaded file, you will need to open it with a PDF reader program (i.e., Adobe, Lumin, or Kami).
    - OPTION 2: Students will create a professional resume and upload it as part of the application process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students will submit an application no later than May 4, 2026. The application must include the required documents listed above. Please make sure you have all materials ready before beginning the application process, as you will be required to fill out the application in one setting.

To prepare you to complete the application, make a copy of THIS PLANNING DOCUMENT and gather the needed information before beginning the application form.

Use the following link to the Google Form to fill out the application: bit.ly/WorkEthicCertApp2