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Workplace Ethics Certificate

Be Recognized as Workforce Ready

The SCK LAUNCH Workplace Ethics Certificate recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate the skills, experiences, and habits that contribute to success in the workplace and reflect the qualities of The Ideal Graduate.

Students earn the certificate by demonstrating career readiness through accomplishments that may include career pathway completion, work experience, leadership, service, advanced coursework, career-connected experiences, and other indicators of preparedness.

The certificate provides students with a valuable way to demonstrate to employers that they have developed the knowledge, skills, experiences, and workplace habits needed to successfully enter the workforce.

How to Participate

Participation in the Workplace Ethics Certificate is voluntary and completed during the senior year.

Students are responsible for completing the application and providing all required documentation. Seniors should follow the application process established by Warren County Public Schools.

2026–27 Application Deadline: May 7, 2027

Questions? Contact your school's College and Career Transition Readiness Coach for assistance.

What You'll Need

To earn the Workplace Ethics Certificate, you will complete four sections:

1. Student Information: Provide basic information about yourself and your school.

2. Workplace Preparedness: Provide evidence that you meet at least 3 of 9 Workplace Preparedness Indicators.

3. Essential Workplace Skills: Demonstrate your knowledge of five essential workplace skills and upload the required documentation.

4. Application or Résumé: Complete and upload either a job application or a professional résumé.

Step 1 - Meet 3 Workplace Preparedness Indicators

You must provide evidence that you meet at least THREE of the following nine indicators.

Career Pathway

Be on track to successfully complete a career pathway by graduation, including earning credit for four courses within the pathway.

Industry Certification

Earn an industry credential recognized by business and industry at the local, state, or national level.

Attendance

Maintain at least a 90% attendance rate during senior year.
Attendance must be verified on or after April 15 of your senior year.

Workplace Learning Experience

Participate in at least one qualifying career-connected experience, such as:
- - SCK LAUNCH Career Shadowing
  - Cooperative education
  - Internship
Be prepared to provide the date(s), business, supervisor, and a brief reflection about your experience.

Employment

Meet one of the following employment requirements:

Work at least 10 hours per week for four consecutive months during senior year; OR
Work at least 20 hours per week during the previous summer.

Download and complete the Employment Verification Form

Extracurricular Participation

Document participation in two or more extracurricular activities.

Leadership

Demonstrate successful leadership in at least one role at school or in the community.

Dual Credit or AP Course Credit

Earn a grade of C or better in a Dual Credit or AP course.

Community Service

Complete at least 25 hours of voluntary community service while in high school.

Step 2 - Demonstrate Essential Workplace Skills

You must demonstrate knowledge of five skills important for workplace success:

Greeting others and communication etiquette
Résumé preparation
Interview skills
Work ethics
Presentation skills

Complete the Essential Workplace Skills Verification Form and upload it with your application.

Download and complete the Essential Workplace Skills Verification Form

Step 3 - Prepare Your Application or Résumé

OPTION 1 | Job Application

Complete the Workplace Ethics Certificate Job Application and upload the completed document with your application.

Download and complete the Job Application Form

The downloaded PDF will need to be opened with a PDF reader that allows editing, such as Adobe Acrobat.

OPTION 2 | Professional Résumé

Create a professional résumé and upload it with your application.

Your résumé should be current and accurately reflect your education, experience, skills, accomplishments, and activities.

Step 4 - Get Ready to Apply

Before You Begin

Before opening the application, make sure you have gathered all required information and documents. The application must be completed in one sitting, so preparing your materials ahead of time is important. Make sure you have:

Identified your three Workplace Preparedness Indicators
Gathered documentation or information needed to verify those indicators
Completed the Essential Workplace Skills Verification Form
Completed either your Job Application or professional résumé
Saved all required documents where you can easily access them

Use the Workplace Ethics Certificate Planning Document as a checklist to gather everything you will need.

Make a copy of the Workplace Ethics Certificate Planning Document

Ready to Apply?

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, May 7, 2027

Once you have gathered all required information and documents, use the WCPS Workplace Ethics Certificate application to submit your materials.

START THE WORKPLACE ETHICS CERTIFICATE APPLICATION

Questions?

Your school's College and Career Transition Readiness Coach can help you understand the requirements, determine what documentation you need, and prepare for the application process.

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