Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate
Attention JELCC Seniors--
You have the opportunity to earn the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate!
Please see directions below.
To earn the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate, please follow the steps below:
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Step 1: Due by February 4, 2022 (New! extended due date, instead of 1/28): Complete GWEC Application/ Google Form (click on link to find application: Application: Governor's Work Ethic Certificate)
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Step 2: Due by February 11, 2022: Turn in the items listed below to the Student Services office at JELCC by February 11, 2022.
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High school transcript, showing cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher (see your counselor to learn how to obtain a copy of your transcript)
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Work Ethic Teacher/ Adult Verification form (click on this link to find a copy of form and print it: Work Ethic Teacher Verification Form)
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Community Service Documentation Form (click on this link to find a copy of the form and print it: Community Service Documentation Form)
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Step 3: Due by June 1, 2022: Turn in a copy of your final high school transcript showing final high school cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
What is the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC)?
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GWEC supports the Indiana Department of Education Graduation Pathways.
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High school seniors who qualify will receive a Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate after they complete step 3 of the application process (application steps listed above).
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This certificate demonstrates that a student is fully qualified and prepared for a trained or certificated position.
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The certificate should be part of a student’s portfolio and be presented to any employer showing evidence of being highly qualified.
Make earning a The Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate one of your priority goals and target. Best of luck!
As Supervisor of Student Services, I am honored to work with JELCC students, staff, and community. Together, we help our students pursue their college and career goals. It is a privilege to watch our JELCC students develop confidence in their technical skills and passion for their career interests. It is super rewarding to know that JELCC plays a part in helping our students reach their career dreams.