Work Ethic Diploma Program

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 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.
• Reinforcing the value of positive Work Ethic and commitment to successful employment.
• Recognizing a common, identifiable metric of work habits.
• Developing and improving soft skills of Garrett County students.

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