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The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal is based on 15 professional skills created by business leaders in Ohio

Drug-Free - The student commits to being drug-free.
Reliability - The student has integrity and responsibility in professional settings.
Work Ethic - The student has positive work habits, personal accountability and a determination to succeed.
Punctuality - The student arrives to commitments on time and ready to contribute.
Discipline - The student follows 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 uses strong decision-making skills, evaluates issues effectively and thinks creatively to solve problems.
Leadership - The student uses 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/Written Communications - The student expresses thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms.
Digital Technology - The student has an in-depth understanding of emerging technology and uses 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.

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What are three ways students can pursue the OhioMeansJobs-readiness seal?

A student can demonstrate the essential professional skills required to meet the Readiness Seal requirements through:

High school-School work and leadership roles.

Volunteer experiences-Work related experience.

Job experiences-Work experience with approved employer.

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To earn the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal,�each student must complete these steps:

Demonstrate proficiency** in each of 15 identified professional skills.
Use the OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Form, to record how he or she demonstrated each professional skill demonstrated in one of three possible environments – school, work or community. Note: the student cannot document all 15 skills in the same environment. At least two environments must be reflected among the demonstrated skills.

3. Have each skill validated (confirmed) by at least one mentor. A mentor is an experienced advisor the student trusts. A minimum of three mentors must be involved in the overall validation process and sign the form.

4. Secure letters of recommendation from his or her mentors. The student also may engage in career planning and career readiness activities on OhioMeansJobs.com

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Student OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Validation

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OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal Rubric pg. 1

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How we are using the OMJ Jobs Readiness Seal in Wood County

We have been in the process of implanted the Seal in our Pre-apprenticeship programing.
In addition to students that are in school we plan to implement elements for out of school youth.
We have developed a rubric that can be used at worksite placements that reinforces the 15 professional skills that the Job Readiness Seal has identified.
We recognize that the OMJ Job Readiness Seal incorporates the work skills that area employers express necessary for the future success of our labor force.