Instructions for “Job Ready” Application
This packet contains the application for “Job Ready” Certification. Please complete the following items:
 1. “Job Ready” Application for Certification, signed by your sponsor-teacher and
parent/guardian
 2. Rubric, completed and signed by you and a sponsor-teacher
 3. Personal Statement: Why should the School District of South Milwaukee certify you
as “Job Ready”? If you have received the “Job Ready” certification previously, you do not have to
complete another personal statement. Please indicate this on your application by checking the
appropriate box on the personal statement page.
 4. Verification of Community Service, at least two hours within the last twelve months
Upon completion, please submit all documentation to the Career Center located in the Guidance Office.
Applications will only be accepted from April 15th – May 15th each year.
“Job Ready” Application for Certification
Student Name:
Grade Level:
Age:
Date:
Qualifications
(Validated in Career Center upon submission.)
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Sophomore, junior or senior standing
No unexcused absences in the current school year
No more than four unexcused tardies in the current school year
No office referrals for inappropriate behavior in the current school year
Cumulative grade point is at least 2.0
At least two hours of community service within the past twelve months
Faculty Statement:
I have discussed the attached rubric and personal statement with the student, and I attest that he/she meets or
exceeds standards in all areas (at least a 2 in every category).
Faculty Signature:
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Date:
Parent Statement:
I have discussed the attached rubric with my child, and I support this endorsement.
Parent/Guardian Signature:
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Date:
Upon approval, the student will receive an official School District of South Milwaukee “Job Ready” certificate.
This endorsement is valid for one year and indicates that the student has the qualities that will make him/her a
desirable employee. The District is not responsible for securing employment for “Job Ready” students, but
encourages employers to hire students with this endorsement.
School District of South Milwaukee
“Job Ready” Certification Rubric
Student Name:
Communication
Cooperation /
Interpersonal Skills
(Kindness and Respect)
Integrity
(Honesty and
Responsibility)
Motivation /
Leadership
(Perseverance)
Problem Solving /
Common Sense
Work Habits
and Attitudes
1-Below Standard
2-Meets Standard
3-Exceeds Standard
Sometimes unable to
communicate in written
and verbal form.
Reluctant to work with
others. Improvement
needed in treating
others with respect and
kindness. Rarely
contributes to group
efforts.
Is sometimes reliable
and sometimes
completes things as
expected. Student is
sometimes trustworthy.
Does what is expected,
but occasionally does
not follow through on
tasks. Rarely shows
initiative and drive to
lead or encourage
others.
Able to communicate
clearly in written and
verbal form.
Consistently works well
with others and is
respectful and kind.
Contributes positively
to group efforts.
Sometimes/rarely
shows interest in
contributing
information,
brainstorming and
enacting solutions, and
assisting in evaluation
of solutions or
alternatives.
Rarely demonstrates
initiative, attention to
detail, task completion,
and efficient time
management. Is rarely
adaptable and flexible.
Frequently shows
interest in contributing
information,
brainstorming and
enacting solutions, and
assisting in evaluation
of solutions or
alternatives.
Exceptional at
communicating in
written and verbal form.
Facilitates a respectful
and kind environment.
Addresses and resolves
conflict positively.
Always plays a pivotal
role in the success of
group efforts.
Is always reliable and
always completes
things as expected.
Student is always
trustworthy.
Always does what is
expected and follows
through on tasks.
Always shows initiative
and drive by leading
and encouraging others.
Often goes “above and
beyond.”
Consistently shows
interest in contributing
information,
brainstorming and
enacting solutions, and
assisting in evaluation
of solutions or
alternatives.
Is reliable and able to
complete things as
expected. Student is
trustworthy.
Does what is expected
and follows through on
tasks. Sometimes shows
initiative and drive to
lead or encourage
others.
Frequently
demonstrates initiative,
attention to detail, task
completion, and
efficient time
management. Is usually
adaptable and flexible.
Always demonstrates
initiative, attention to
detail, task completion,
and efficient time
management. Is
adaptable and flexible.
Student Signature:
Date:
Faculty Signature:
Date:
Self
Teacher
Student Name:
Personal Statement: Why should the School District of South Milwaukee certify you as “Job Ready”? (Limit of
one-page; must be typed.)
Please check this box if you have received the “Job Ready” certification previously. If this is the case, you do
not need to complete another personal statement.
Student Name:
Verification of Community Service
(Must total at least two hours within the last twelve months.)
Event
Description of Event
Total Hours:
Date/Time
Authorized
Signature
Hours