Workforce Ready Seniors

The Workforce Ready Diploma Seal was developed by the eight Virginia school divisions, located within the Crater Region Workforce Development Area. The program and standards were designed in conjunction with regional industry partners and are aimed at allowing high school seniors to show that upon graduation they are ready to enter the workforce. 

A student must accrue 20 points to earn the Workforce Ready Diploma Seal. The 12 Workforce Ready Standards reflect characteristics and experience employers are seeking in entry-level employees: a punctual, self-disciplined, drug-free, service-oriented individual possessing industry-relevant coursework and credentials. The diploma seal indicates to employers that an applicant is “workforce ready” and a strong candidate for employment. The criteria schools use to award workforce readiness points are listed below.

❖Absence Standard

❖Advanced Coursework Standard

❖Attendance Standard

❖Career and Technical Education Coursework Standard

❖Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Competition Standard

❖Discipline Standard

❖Drug Free Standard

❖Industry Awareness Standard

❖Industry Certification Standard

❖Overall Grade Point Average Standard

❖Tardiness Standard

❖Work-Based Learning (WBL) and Workplace Experience Standard