Work Force Roundtable - Work Ethic Diploma Program Update

The concept of the The Work Ethic Diploma Program was brought to the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce by employers that felt students were not completing high school with the soft skills needed to be successful employees. With the input of area educators, business leaders, and post-secondary representatives, standards were developed to measure work ethic in students.

Now, after 5 successful years of this program running, we feel it is time to bring the business partners together and discuss needs and possible changes to the program. There are several components of the program we want to review and get feedback on.

• Worker Skill Gaps, Current Recruiting & Staffing Challenges
• Financial Obligation for Businesses
• Restructuring the Student Criteria
• Possibility of a Work Ethic Diploma Mixer with Students & Businesses

Whether you are already a business partner or looking to become one, please attend this very important meeting as we want to hear your input about the program! Current information on the program can be found here. The meeting will be held on March 14, 2024 at 8:30 am at the GIEC at Garrett College in room 111.