Promoting a Positive Work Ethic

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The concept for a regional Work Ethic initiative was brought to the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in 2000 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.

Congratulations to the 2009 Work Ethic Scholarship Award Winners

Colleen Rouse of Conner High School. Colleen will attend Berea College majoring in pre-medicine.
Elizabeth Weber of Scott High School. Elizabeth will attend Bellarmine University majoring in English/History.

The Work Ethic Program was designed to:

Supply Northern Kentucky employers with skilled workers.
Produce an emerging workforce prepared to face the challenges of a global marketplace.
Be a filter for hiring and selecting candidates that have demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and commitment to work.
Reinforce the value of positive Work Ethic and commitment to successful employment.
Recognize a common, identifiable metric of work habits.
Develop and improve soft skills of Northern Kentucky students.