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Certificate of Employability
Initiated in 1997 by the Western Willamette Professional Technical Consortium (Polk County), the Certificate of Employability has now been adopted and implemented in eleven high schools.
The Employer Education Compact in partnership with the Salem Chamber of Commerce, promoted the Certificate to local employers and service organizations. In addition, regional chamber executives supported implementation and recruitment of businesses in Keizer, McMinnville, Dallas, Monmouth-Independence and Woodburn.
Demonstrating Desirable Work Habits
School officials will issue the Certificate Of Employability to all high school students who have applied for the program and have met specific eligibility standards in their classroom performance.
All student records will be checked to determine which students meet the qualifications and are eligible to apply. Teachers will complete a work related performance evaluation for all eligible students. Those who meet an acceptable level in the categories of personal management, teamwork, problem solving, and communication will be issued a Certificate of Employability.
Students can gain a significant advantage in their job search efforts by earning the Certificate of Employability as an endorsement of their work ethic and workplace skills. Employers can benefit by hiring students who have demonstrated desirable work skills at school. Area employers will ask for the certificate when considering students for employment.
Cooperation Is The Key
A strong partnership between employers, educators, parents and students requires mutual commitment, high standards and clear expectations. The Chambers of Commerce and School Districts are dedicated to establishing and sustaining such standards in alliance with students, educators, parents and employers.
Qualifications
To be eligible for the Certificate of Employability the students must meet the following:
- Have no unexcused absences.
- Average no more than one excused absence per month (excluding school-related activities).
- Average no more than one tardy per month.
- Make adequate academic progress in school.
- Earn an average score of meets standard x on the evaluation in all categories (see evaluation criteria below).
- Complete the Certificate application process by the deadline.
Performance Evaluations
Students are evaluated on their performance in the following areas:
- Personal Management
The student demonstrates readiness for work by being prepared for the class activities: assignments are completed on time, necessary materials are brought to class, and missing or incomplete work is made up promptly.
- Teamwork
The student uses interpersonal skills that promote effective teamwork and cooperation. Respect is shown toward the teachers, other students and their property.
- Problem-Solving
The student applies decision-making and problem-solving techniques appropriately. The student takes the initiative to find solutions using the available resources.
- Communication
The student applies the principles and skills necessary for effective communication in speaking, writing, listening, and reading. The student demonstrates how to acquire, use, organize and transfer information.
STUDENT CERTIFICATE
Students will be issued a wallet size certificate similar to the one shown below. Employers will be encouraged to ask to view the certificate when interviewing the student.
Certificate of Employability
High School
Student Name
Has successfully met the employability standards necessary to receive this Certificate. Expires: . 
Principal Signature
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