Employers

When Big Five Tours & Expeditions heard about the Work Certified Program, they were optimistic that the curriculum would resolve some of their people-related problems.

"We found that employees did not have the basic skills-the fundamentals. They did not know what was expected of them. At Big Five Tours & Expeditions we are willing to train our new hires if they have the right attitude, but so often they did not. Graduates of the Work Certified program had it all-the positive attitude, an overall understanding of how a company operates, work ethics, and a good foundation of basic reading, writing and arithmetic. Now, our help wanted ads specify Work certified preferred and our new hires are truly work ready."

You asked for employees with good work ethics you can train. With the Work Certified Program, you get that and more!

What makes this program unique?

The Work Certified program was designed by employer focus groups. It was developed in response to employers just like you who told us your workforce lacked certain soft skills and work ethics.

• 92% of the graduates find employment within 30 days after graduation...
• Students must master 50 competencies in a 90 hour program then complete an examination with a passing grade of at least 80% correct in order to become certified.
• 86% are still employed six months later...
• Employers hiring Work Certified individuals will retain those workers and avoid the high cost of turnover. The jobseekers that are work ready have good work ethics, motivation and initiative!
• 30% of the program graduates have received promotions. Work Certified employees have greater potential to climb the corporate ladder.

When advertising for new employees, we recommend that you state "Work Certified preferred" in your classified advertisement to insure that you are getting a candidate with the highest standards-one who will presenting a Work Certified card when he or she applies for the position.