171 seniors at Stephens County High school (86 percent of the graduating class) were recently certified as “Work Ready”. Out of 171 students, 35 were awarded gold or platinum certificates, 91 received silver certificates and 45 received bronze certificates. This assessment came as the result of close collaboration between the SCHS and the Georgia Work Ready Community Team, led by Gordon Broome. School officials stated it is important for the school and the community to be able to say that SCHS seniors will be ready to work once they graduate.
The Work Ready program is a state assessment that employers use when determining whether they will hire a job seeker. The assessment is based on three components –reading, math and research skills- which establish one of four levels for the subject taking the assessment. A fourth component of the exam gives test takers a profile of their strengths, weaknesses, and potential job interest areas. A local report shows that there are more than 1,000 people certified as Work Ready in Stephens County, with 310 receiving the highest certification (either gold or platinum).
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