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Career Ready Diploma

Career Ready Diploma Seal

  • A gold seal with the words 'Employability/Soft Skills' and 'Za DOE' in a circular design.

     

    Employability/Soft Skills Seal

    Awarded to high school graduates who:

    • Complete a state-recognized soft skills program approved by the local system and their business partners

  • A gold seal with the words 'Employability/Soft Skills' and 'Ja DOE' in a circular design.

    Distinguished Employability/Soft Skills Seal

    Awarded to high school graduates who:

    • Complete the requirements above - AND - 
    • Earn at least one unit in a state-approved Work-Based Learning program in the concentrated pathway area

  • A gold seal with the text 'Pathways Skills Seal' and 'Ga DOE'.

    Pathway Skills Seal

    Seal awarded to high school graduates who:

    • Complete a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway in one of Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters - AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING -
    • Pass an End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)/lndustry Recognized Credentialing exam (if it applies)
    • Complete a pathway in an industry-certified program
    • Earn at least one unit in a state-approved Work-Based Learning program in the concentrated pathway area
    • Complete all components of the Career-Related Capstone Project in the concentrated pathway area, as outlined by the Ga DOE - OR -
    • Via dual enrollment complete two Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in one pathway, earning a Technical College Diploma, or earning an Associate’s Degree (Senate Bill 2 requirements)