Student Application Packet€¦ · The Work Ethic Certification is a signal to employers that a student is prepared to engage in the workforce. The certification validates that the

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Work Ethic CertificationStudent Application Packet

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WORK ETHICWork Ethic Certification Overview


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 their high school. Contact the school’s Guidance Counselor or College and Career Readiness Coach for an application and timeline. The student application packet is available at www.scklaunch.com.

Since 2011, the Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation has been creating meaningful connections to the world of work to position students in our community to lead their future career path. The powerful partnership between our two school districts and business partners provides students the opportunity to leverage career options important to our high demand sectors. The Foundation is committed to ensuring a talent pipeline for continued growth and sustainable economic impact.

The Foundation views the adoption of the SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certificate as an important tool that can help provide a pipeline of skilled graduates into today’s workforce. Students are encouraged to complete the certification as evidence of their preparation for transition from school to work and life beyond the classroom.

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.

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FOUNDATIONBOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER

FOUNDATIONBOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER

THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR ECONOMY RESTS IN THE HANDS OF TODAY’S STUDENTS

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WORK ETHICWork Ethic Certification Criteria


To receive the SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification, seniors must earn a high school diploma and provide supporting documentation for the criteria below.

• Career Pathway

• Industry Based Certification

• 90% Attendance Senior Year

• Workplace Learning Experience

• Employment

• Dual Credit or AP Completion

• 25 Hours of Community Service

• Participation in Two or More Extracurricular Activities or One Leadership Role

ACADEMIC, WORK-BASED and/or COMMUNITY INDICATORSComplete 3 of the following:

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSComplete the followingemployability lessons:

• Greeting Others

• Communication Etiquette

• Resume Preparation

• Interview Skills

• Work Ethic

• Presentation Skills

READY TO APPLY!Complete the following:

• Professional Resume

• Completed SCK LAUNCH Job Application

LAUNCHING CAREERS THROUGH LEADERSHIP

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WORK ETHICThe Ideal Graduate Profile


GLOBAL-MINDED

•Understands own talents, strengths, challenges and aspirations to navigate and self-advocate for career mobility

•Develops a sense of initiative and entrepreneurial skills to adapt and bring innovation to an organization

•Possesses the initiative to manage fluid goals and time; work independently; and leverage others’ strengths to work creatively and collaboratively toward a goal

•Communicates thoughts, ideas and plans with clarity and purpose using written, verbal, nonverbal and visual skills or methods

EMOTIONALINTELLIGENCE

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSSELF-AWARENESS, INITIATIVE, SELF-ADVOCATE, DEPENDABILITY, RELIABILITY, PROFESSIONALISM, PLANNING & ORGANIZING, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

LIFELONG LEARNER

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSADAPTABILITY, COMMUNICATION, APPLIED KNOWLEDGE, CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM SOLVING, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

THE IDEAL GRADUATE

•Possesses the skills to function productively in a global, interdependent work environment

•Appreciates and is able to learn and work with varying social and cultural backgrounds

•Is a responsible team member and contributes to the prosperity of the community and workplace

•Leverages others’ perspectives and insights to increase engagement and contribution to develop solutions

•Possesses self-motivated pursuit of knowledge that enhances inclusion, citizenship, development and employablility

•Navigates a changing employment landscape that requires ongoing learning to build on knowledge and develop new skills

•Readily accesses, adapts and applies knowledge and skills to be productive and innovatively solve problems

•Continuously adapts to accelerating technologies to maximize performance and collaboration across digital networks

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLSTEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, DECISION MAKING, CONFLICT RESOLUTION,CULTURAL PROFICIENCY

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WORK ETHICWork Ethic Certification Working Definitions


Complete 4 courses in a Career and Technical Education Career (CTE) Pathway.CAREER PATHWAY

A credential recognized by business and industry at the local, state, or national level.INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION

Attendance rate is defined by the local school board of education.90% ATTENDANCE SENIOR YEAR

The following are workplace learning experiences for SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification: SCK LAUNCH Career Shadowing, school cooperative education (co-op), internship, or externship.

WORKPLACE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Employment would be at a minimum of 10 hours per week for four consecutive months during senior year OR 20 hours per week during the past summer.

EMPLOYMENT

An activity that a student is actively and productively involved within the school or community. A student may hold a leadership position in an extracurricular activity.

PARTICIPATION IN TWO (2) ORGANIZED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR ONE (1) EXTRACURRICULAR LEADERSHIP ROLE

Student receives credit from a postsecondary institution for at least one course OR student receives a C or better in an AP course.

DUAL CREDIT OR AP COMPLETION

Engaging in community service provides students the opportunity to become active members of their community, has a positive impact on society and provides a service to those who need it most. Community service is defined as unpaid work that benefits others.

25 HOURS COUMMUNITY SERVICE

The SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification is the culmination of a student’s K-12 journey that begins with The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (FranklinCovey) in elementary school and follows them through middle and high school with inten-tional leadership training and career exploration opportunities intended to launch students into their career.

LAUNCHING CAREERS THROUGH LEADERSHIP4

Students will benefit from learning and developing employability skills. Throughout a student’s K-12 education, students will have the opportunity to learn essential employability skills. Depending on the course work, career pathway and/or extracurricular chosen by the student, a range of opportunities are provided to learn professioal and interpersonal skill and apply those skills. Local business partners and educators worked together to identify the skills best suited for our students to fulfill The Ideal Graduate vision. A great resource to help teach these life skills may be found in Find Your Voice Career Readiness, a series of flexible lessons incorporating best practices and provided by FranklinCovey.

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

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Greeting Others: First impressions are important, and most interactions begin with a greeting. A global-minded student is aware of cultural diversity and demonstrate awareness of various cultures.

Communication Etiquette:An emotionally intelligent student can communicate with clarity and purpose through the most-used modes of communication: text, phone and email.

Resume Preparation:The Ideal Graduate creates a stellar resume that allows the student to demonstrate being a lifelong learn-er.

Interview Skills:The Ideal Graduate advocates for their career through awareness of interview dress codes and strong interview skills.

Work Ethic:A global-minded graduate contributes to the prosperity of the workplace by demonstrating characteristics of work ethic. The student understands that punctuality and honesty are important characteristics of being a responsible team member.

Presentation Skills:The Ideal Graduate possesses the ability to communicate ideas using verbal, nonverbal and visual skills.

THE IDEAL GRADUATE

BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF OUR ECONOMY

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Work Ethic CertificationStudent Agreement & Tracking Form


The SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification is awarded to high school seniors who complete a series of accomplishments as outlined by the criteria and engage in activities, courses and experiences that foster career readiness and portrays The Ideal Graduate.

Participation in the Work Ethic Certification is entirely voluntary and is the responsibility of the student. To receive the Work Ethic Certification, seniors must earn a high school diploma and provide supporting documentation for the criteria below.

By signing, I verify that I am a senior in high school, I have provided all the required supporting documentation and I am eligible to apply for the SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification.

STUDENT AGREEMENT

Student Signature: Date:

ACADEMIC, WORK-BASED and/or COMMUNITY INDICATORSCheck three (3) and include the required supporting documentation

Career PathwayIndustry Based Certification90% Attendance Rate Senior Year (Screenshot from Infinite Campus)Workplace Learning ExperienceEmploymentParticipation in two (2) or more Extracurricular or one (1) Leadership RoleDual Credit or AP Completion25 Hours Community Service

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Greeting OthersCommunication EtiquetteResume PreparationInterview SkillsWork EthicPresentation Skills

Complete the curriculum below as required by your school. Supporting documentation will include teacher signature(s) and a reflection for each lesson.

READY TO APPLY!Include a professional resume and job application as supporting documentation.

Resume IncludedCompleted SCK LAUNCH Job Application Included

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Job Application Form

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FULL NAME: ____________________________________________________________ DATE: __________________ First Middle Last ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address Apt/Suite ________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code E-MAIL: ______________________________________________________ PHONE: ____________________________ DATE AVAILABLE: ______________________ EMPLOYMENT DESIRED: ☐ FULL-TIME ☐ PART-TIME ☐ SEASONAL ARE YOU AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD? ☐ YES ☐ NO

EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL: _______________________________________ CITY / STATE: ________________________________ GRADUATE in May? ☐ YES ☐ NO DIPLOMA: ☐ YES ☐ NO CAREER PATHWAY(S) COMPLETED: _____________________ INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION: ___________________

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYER 1: _____________________________ E-MAIL:___________________________ PHONE:______________ Company / Individual ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address Apt/Suite _________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code STARTING PAY: $______________ ☐ HOUR ☐ SALARY ENDING PAY: $______________ ☐ HOUR ☐ SALARY JOB TITLE: __________________________________ FROM: _____________________ TO: _____________________

RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________________________

REASON FOR LEAVING: ____________________________________________________________________________ EMPLOYER 2: _____________________________ E-MAIL:___________________________ PHONE:______________ Company / Individual ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address Apt/Suite _________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code

STARTING PAY: $______________ ☐ HOUR ☐ SALARY ENDING PAY: $______________ ☐ HOUR ☐ SALARY JOB TITLE: __________________________________ FROM: _____________________ TO: _____________________

RESPONSIBILITIES: _______________________________________________________________________________

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Job Application Form

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PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES FULL NAME: ____________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP: ____________________________ First Last

COMPANY: _______________________________________ TITLE: __________________________________________

E-MAIL: __________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________ FULL NAME: ____________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP: ____________________________ First Last

COMPANY: _______________________________________ TITLE: __________________________________________ E-MAIL: __________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________ FULL NAME: ____________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP: ____________________________ First Last

COMPANY: _______________________________________ TITLE: __________________________________________

E-MAIL: __________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________________________

BACKGROUND CHECK CONSENT

IF ASKED, ARE YOU WILLING TO CONSENT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK? ☐ YES ☐ NO

DISCLAIMER Applicant understands that this is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to excellence through diversity. In order to ensure this application is acceptable, please print or type with the application being fully completed in order for it to be considered. Please complete each section and include a resume. I, the Applicant, certify that my answers are true and honest to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to my eventual employment, I understand that any false or misleading information in my application or interview may result in my employment being terminated.

SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: ________________________

PRINT NAME: ____________________________________________________________________________

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Community Service Form: 25 hours required

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Engaging in community service provides students the opportunity to become active members of their community, has a positive impact on society and provides a service to those who need it most. Students have many opportunities to complete their community service requirement. The hours may be completed in the community at large or at school. Any activity where the student volunteers their time is acceptable, provided they receive no monetary compensation or a grade/credit.

The following are some examples of activities that would qualify as community service:

• Volunteering at a nursing home • Helping at an animal shelter • Volunteering with a church group • Service activities with organizations like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc. • Working with a group to clean up a local park • Volunteer work in classrooms, athletic events, school plays, etc.

This is not an inclusive list and there are many other activities that would qualify for community service.

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY 1: Student Name: ________________________________________ School: ________________________ Organization: _________________________________________________________________________ Briefly describe the community service activity completed: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Number of hours completed: ___________________________________________________________ Print and Signature of Supervisor: _____________________________________ Date: ____________

COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY 2: Student Name: ________________________________________ School: ________________________ Organization: _________________________________________________________________________ Briefly describe the community service activity completed: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Number of hours completed: ___________________________________________________________ Print and Signature of Supervisor: _______________________________________Date: ____________

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Community Service Form: 25 hours required

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COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY 3:

Student Name: ________________________________________ School: ________________________ Organization: _________________________________________________________________________ Briefly describe the community service activity completed: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Number of hours completed: ___________________________________________________________ Print and Signature of Supervisor: _______________________________________Date: ____________





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Employment would be at a minimum of ten (10) hours per week for four (4) consecutive months during senior year OR 20 hours per week during the past summer. Students who successfully balance part-time employment (10 hours per week) while being a full-time student learn time-management skills. Working teaches students about responsibility and can reinforce what they are learning in school. EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION – SENIOR YEAR

Student Name: ________________________________________ School: ________________________ Name of Business: _____________________________________ Business Phone #: ________________ Period of Employment: From ____________________________ to _____________________________ Average Number of Hours worked per week: _______________________________________________ Signature of Supervisor: ________________________________ Date: ___________________________

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION – SUMMER

Student Name: ________________________________________ School: ________________________ Name of Business: _____________________________________ Business Phone #: ________________ Period of Employment: From ____________________________ to _____________________________ Average Number of Hours worked per week: _______________________________________________ Signature of Supervisor: ________________________________ Date: ___________________________

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Extracurriclar Participation FormParticipation in two (2) organized activities OR one (1) leadership role is required.

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An activity that a student is actively and productively involved within the school or community. A student may hold a leadership position in an extracurricular activity. The following are some examples of activities that would qualify as extracurricular:

• Student Government • Academic Team • Sports Team (School or League) • School or local Theatre • Eagle Scout • Student Newspaper • And More

This is not an inclusive list and there are many other activities that would qualify for extracurricular activities. Participating in extracurricular activities provides students an opportunity to develop time-management skills, ability to prioritize, responsibility, motivation and leadership.

TWO ORGANIZED EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Extracurricular Activity 1: _______________________________________________________ Period of Involvement: From ____________________________ to _____________________________ Signature of Director/Advisor/Coach: ________________________________ Date: _______________

Extracurricular Activity 2: _______________________________________________________ Period of Involvement: From ____________________________ to _____________________________ Signature of Director/Advisor/Coach: ________________________________ Date: _______________

ONE EXTRACURRICULAR LEADERSHIP ROLE Extracurricular Activity: _______________________________________________________ Leadership Role: _______________________________________________________________________ Period of Involvement: From ____________________________ to _____________________________ Signature of Director/Advisor/Coach: ________________________________ Date: _______________

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Career and Technical Education (CTE) focuses on teaching academic, technical and career-oriented skills for success in the workplace and further education. Students may choose from many career pathways that will aide in transition to high demand careers.

CAREER PATHWAY: Complete 4 courses in a Career and Technical Education career pathway Student Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Title of Career Pathway Completed: ____________________________________________________

Course 1

Course 2

Course 3

Course 4

CTE Teacher Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATION: A credential recognized by business and industry at the local, state, or national level.

Student Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Industry Based Certificate Completed: ___________________________________________________ Who provides the assessment: _________________________________________________________ Copy of Industry Based Certificated Included in application. CTE Teacher Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________

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Dual Credit OR AP Completion Form

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Student must receive credit from a postsecondary institution for at least one course OR Student receives a “C” or better in an AP course. Dual credit and AP courses allow students to get early access to college content. The rigor of the course work helps students successfully transition to postsecondary institutions. Students learn to navigate the academic expectations encountered in higher education while still a high school student.

DUAL CREDIT COURSE: Student may list more than one course Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Name of Dual Credit Course: _____________________________________________________________

Name of Postsecondary Institution providing course: ___________________________________

Guidance Counselor Signature: _____________________________________________________ (verifying completion of Dual Credit Course)

Name of Dual Credit Course: _____________________________________________________________

Name of Postsecondary Institution providing course: ___________________________________

Guidance Counselor Signature: _____________________________________________________ (verifying completion of Dual Credit Course)

AP COURSE: Student may list more than one course Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Name of AP Course: ____________________________________________________________________

Guidance Counselor Signature: _____________________________________________________ (verifying completion of course with a C of better)

Name of AP Course: _____________________________________________________________

Guidance Counselor Signature: _____________________________________________________ (verifying completion of course with a C of better)

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Workplace Learning Experience Form

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Workplace learning experiences provide students ways to engage and interact with individuals in careers which they may be interested. Businesses are critical partners in these learning opportunities. Schools and business partners create powerful partnership for students to gain industry specific knowledge. Workplace Learning Experience The following are workplace learning experiences for SCK LAUNCH Work Ethic Certification:

• SCK LAUNCH Career Shadowing • Cooperative Education • Internship • Externship

WORKPLACE LEARNING EXPERIENCE Student Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Type of workplace experience: __________________________________________________________ Business: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Short Reflection: _______________________________________________________________________

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Supervising Teacher Signature: ___________________________________________________________

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TOPIC LESSON DATE Write a brief personal reflection about the topic. How will the skills benefit you in your future? What are your strengths and challenges regarding the topic?

TEACHER SIGNATURE

Greeting Others

Communication Etiquette

Resume Preparation

Interview Skills

Work Ethic

Presentation Skills

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Student Application Packet€¦ · The Work Ethic Certification is a signal to employers that a student is prepared to engage in the workforce. The certification validates that the