The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Garrett County Public Schools presented Work Ethic Diplomas to 43 Class of 2020 graduates from Northern and Southern High Schools.
“On behalf of the Garrett County Chamber, congratulations to the 43 students in the Class of 2020 that have earned their Work Ethic Diplomas,” said Nicole Christian, president & CEO of the Garrett County Chamber. “We are very pleased to be recognizing the newest recipients of the Work Ethic Diploma. We are proud of their strong work ethic and know that because of it, they will be successful with their career and/or college endeavors.”
The Class of 2020 recipients of the Work Ethic Diploma are:
Luke Adams
Caid Andrews
Todd Bemiller
Jared Bittinger
Mariah Bolden
Holly Buckley
Katherine Catulle
Cheyenne Chapman
Landon Custer
Tia DeGiovanni
Hailie DeWitt
Rachel Duggan
Ian Eggleston
Madison Embleton
Josilyn Evans
Kaelyn Glotfelty
Alexx Grady
Evan Lewis
Shiann Lynch
Sara Manley
Kristen Massey
Patrick McDonagh
Jacob McRobie
Parker Meyer
Hunter Meyers
Daniel Nickel
John-Paul Ogden
Madison Prudnick
Lauren Quinn
Cheyenne Reckart
Jocelyn Schoch
Bailey Skiles
Carmen Smith
Frederick Stemple
Kimberly Stemple
Jacob Sweitzer
Madison Sweitzer
Ella Warnick
Harleigh Wildesen
Bryson Wilt
Samantha Wilt
Peyton Wilson
Mason Wolf
“Our graduates have learned the value of hard work. This value will open the door of opportunity in the workplace, which will lead to the discovery of their talents and passions,” said Chuck Olsson, Chair of the Work Ethic Diploma program and Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer for First United Bank & Trust. The employers of Garrett County look forward to supporting their growth as the leaders of our future.”
To be awarded a Work Ethic Diploma, students had to earn a minimum of points in the following criteria: Discipline Standard, Attendance Standard, Absence Standard, Work Experience, Community Service/Internship Project Standard, Overall Grade Point Average Standard, Team Work Standard, Drug-Free (optional), and complete an Exit Interview.
The drug testing component is included in the program to help combat the opioid epidemic ravaging our communities by promoting the fact that being drug free can help in securing a job and earning better wages. Due to the pandemic, students were unable to submit for the optional drug testing this year. Therefore, we replaced the drug testing with an essay on why it is important to be drug free in the workplace. Although students are unable to receive the Drug-Free designation on their Work Ethic Diploma, the essays showed that students understand the benefits of staying drug-free.
“These students demonstrate the abilities and characteristics that employers in our community are seeking,” said Laura Fike, Chair of the Chamber’s Workforce Development Task Force and Executive Director of Garrett Mentors. “With the tighter and more competitive job market, earning a Work Ethic Diploma will give these students a leg up over other job applicants.”
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce and Garrett County Public Schools launched the Work Ethic Diploma program in the spring of 2018 to address local workforce challenges by creating a pipeline of prospective employees who possess those quality attributes desired by employers. The 43 students from the Class of 2020 are the newest recipients and are guaranteed interviews and higher wages by the participating businesses. Full details on the program can be found at www.visitdeepcreek.com/pages/WorkEthicDiploma.
Thank you to the 37 business partners for their commitment to these students. For businesses interested in learning more about the program, please contact Holly Lane at 301-387-6171 or holly@garrettchamber.com.
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Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub |
Lake Life Boat Rentals |
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Aquatic Center, Inc. |
Legacy Home Corp. |
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Bear Creek Traders |
McHenry Beverage Shoppe |
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Beitzel Corporation |
Monkey Business Adventure Park |
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Brenda’s Pizzeria |
Mountain Laurel Medical Center |
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Butler Painting & Remodeling, LLC |
Mountain State Brewing Company |
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Byco Enterprises, Inc. |
MSC Management Services, LLC |
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Christmas Chalet |
Naylor’s Ace Hardware |
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Cornucopia Café |
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery |
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DCL Mountain Maids & Home Services |
Pillar Innovations |
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Deep Creek Marina LLC |
Ruth Enlow Library of GC |
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First United Bank & Trust |
Savage River Lodge |
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Garrett College |
Silver Tree Marine, LLC |
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Garrett Container Systems, Inc. |
Splash Island Inflatable Water Park |
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Garrett Regional Medical Center |
The Garrett County Republican |
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Grant’s Mercantile |
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille |
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Gregg’s Pharmacy |
The Tourist Trap |
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High Mountain Sports |
Trader’s Coffee House |
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Huey’s Ice Cream |
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