The Chamber in partnership with Garrett County Public Schools has launched a Work Ethic Diploma Program to address the workforce challenges by creating a pipeline of prospective employees who possess those quality attributes desired by employers. By meeting established criteria, local students will earn a Work Ethic Diploma upon graduating which will guarantee them job interviews and better wages. The program is open to Garrett County Public High Schools and Home School students.
The Work Ethic Diploma Program is designed to address the workforce challenges by:
• Supplying Garrett County employers with skilled workers.
• Producing an emerging workforce prepared to face the challenges of a global marketplace.
• Be a filtering for hiring and selecting candidates that have demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitment to work.
• Recognizing a common, identifiable metric of work habits.
• Reinforcing the value of positive Work Ethic and commitment to successful employment.
• Developing and improving soft skills of Garrett County students.
Business Benefits
• Participating business/organizations will be recognized through various marketing tools i.e. on the Garrett County Chamber's website, at graduation ceremonies, through news releases and articles in circulated publications, etc.
• Businesses/organizations will have the opportunity to provide information on current job trends, hiring process, general benefits and provide a point of contact for interested students.
• Businesses/organizations will have the opportunity to provide data/feedback on potential employees with Work Ethic Diplomas.
• Chamber will promote your business when a Work Ethic Diploma recipient is hired through a press release and social media.
• Business will have the ability to participate in the Work Ethic Diploma Reception providing business owners and leaders the opportunity to network with students for potential employment opportunities.
Business Commitment
Questions?
Contact Holly Lane or 301.387.6171.