
What Is The Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate?
Helping Students Gain Work Ethic Skills Needed in Today’s Workplaces
The Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) provides Hoosier students with the a competitive advantage by providing the skills they need to become successful employees.
Your child gains valuable work experience, and incentives for the future.
“By Earning The GWEC, Students Are Letting Employers Know That They Have The Skills Needed To Be Successful In The Workplace.”
Sara Matney, HR Director, Faurecia
Requirements of a GWEC Student
Students participating in the Governor’s WEC program will be required to demonstrate the following employability skills consistently throughout the school year of participation.
● Student is able to persevere through challenges and problem-solve;


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● Student demonstrates academic readiness and has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and has met or is on track to meet all graduation requirements;
Potential 6th and 8th Grade Incentives:
Membership to Columbus Young Professionals
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6th Grade
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8th Grade
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12th Grade
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GWEC Advisory Board Members
✓ American Axle
✓ Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.
✓ Bartholomew County Heritage Fund
✓ Bartholomew County Purdue Extension
✓ Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
✓ Columbus Education Coalition
✓ Columbus Fire Department
✓ Columbus Municipal Airport
✓ Columbus Police Department
✓ Columbus Regional Health
✓ Columbus Young Professionals
✓ Cummins, Inc.
✓ Diverse Staffing
✓ Dorel
✓ Duke Energy
✓ Elwood Staffing
✓ Faurecia
✓ Force Construction Compay, Inc.
✓ Foundation For Youth
✓ Freddy’s Restaurant
✓ IUPUC
✓ Ivy Tech
✓ Kenny Glass
✓ LHP Software
✓ Lucabe Coffee Co.
✓ McDonald’s Restaurant
✓ NTN Driveshaft, Inc.
✓ Purdue Polytechnic Institute Columbus
✓ Reising Radio Partners
✓ Sam’s Club
✓ Toyota Industrial Equipment
✓ United Way of Bartholomew County
✓ Vectren
✓ Vernet
✓ White River Broadcasting
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