Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

The Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

The seal is embossed in four colors.

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Information from the Ohio Department of Education Website regarding the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal Requirements:

To earn the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal, motivated high school students must demonstrate specific professional skills required for success in the workplace. Students must work with at least three experienced and trusted mentors who validate the demonstration of these skills in school, work or the community.

Students will earn the Ohio MeansJobs-Readiness Seal by satisfying each of the following:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in each of 14 identified professional skills;
2. Use the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal form to record demonstration of each professional skill; and
3. Work with a mentor to validate demonstration of each skill across a minimum of two of the three environments. The three potential environments are: 1. School, 2. Work, and 3. Community.

Professional Skills
Students must demonstrate proficiency in each of the following professional skills to meet the requirements of the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal:

• Drug Free – The student commits to being drug free.
• Reliability – The student has integrity and responsibility in professional settings.
• Work Ethic – The student has effective work habits, personal accountability and a determination to succeed.
• Punctuality – The student arrives to commitments on time and ready to contribute.
• Discipline – The student abides by guidelines, demonstrates self-control and stays on task.
• Teamwork/Collaboration – The student builds collaborative relationships with others and can work as part of a team.
• Professionalism – The student demonstrates honesty. He or she dresses and acts appropriately and responsibly. He or she learns from mistakes.
• Learning Agility – The student desires to continuously learn new information and skills.
• Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving – The student exercises strong decision-making skills, analyzes issues effectively and thinks creatively to overcome problems.
• Leadership – The student leverages the strengths of others to achieve common goals. He or she coaches and motivates peers and can prioritize and delegate work.
• Creativity/Innovation – The student is original and inventive. He or she communicates new ideas to others, drawing on knowledge from different fields to find solutions.
• Oral and Written Communications – The student articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.
• Digital Technology – The student has an understanding of emerging technology and leverages technology to solve problems, complete tasks and accomplish goals.
• Global/Intercultural Fluency – The student values, respects and learns from diverse groups of people.
• Career Management – The student is a self-advocate. He or she articulates strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to success in a job or postsecondary education.

MENTORSHIP AND DEMONSTRATION OF SKILLS
Students are required to document how they demonstrated each of the 15 professional skills. At least two environments must be reflected among the demonstrated skills. A minimum of three mentors must be involved in the overall validation process and sign the form. Students must choose mentors they worked with, activities they participated in and skills they demonstrated while in high school.

School: The student demonstrates professional skills in a school environment during the school day or during extracurricular activities. School mentors include teachers, school leaders (for example, administrators, advisors, or others) and coaches. These activities are separate from work-based or community-based activities.

Work: The student demonstrates professional skills in a work environment. Work mentors may include supervisors, hiring managers, experienced co-workers and others. These activities are separate from school-based or community-based activities.

Community: The student demonstrates professional skills in a community environment. Community mentors may include volunteer coordinators, faith-based leaders and others. These activities are separate from school-based or work-based activities.