WISCONSIN EMPLOYABLITY SKILLS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The intent of the Wisconsin Employability Skills Certificate Program is to recognize a student's mastery of employability skills valued by employers, to help students explore career interests, and to provide a state credential of student mastery. Those interested in pursuing such a certificate will need to contact the STW Coordinator or visit Employability Skills Co-Op.

This program consists of the following:

• Students to document their employability skills

• Employers to assess the skills they are looking for in quality employees

• Educators to customize instruction to help learners to acquire skills that today's workplace requires.

• Reinforcing 21st Century Skills in Personal Work Habits and Attitude

• Completion of 90 on-the-job work hours

• Career Exploration and Planning

WISCONSIN YOUTH LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

The intent of the Wisconsin Youth Leadership Certificate offered by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is to recognize a student's mastery and exhibition of leadership skills valued by employers, communities, and organizations. Those interested in pursuing such a certificate will need to contact the STW Coordinator or visit Youth Leadership Co-Op.

This certificate consists of:

• Students to document their leadership skills and service hours

• Employers and community organizations to assess the skills necessary for success

• Educators to customize instruction and experiences help learners to acquire valuable leadership skills

• Reinforcing 21st Century Skills in the form of the 4 Cs (Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, and Critical Thinking Skills) in Leadership Skills and Attitudes

• Completion of 90 leadership or service hours