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History of Georgia's Work Ethics Program
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1998
January: The Work Ethics/Warranty Committee reviewed the
recommendations and curriculum materials developed for the Work
Ethics program. A program in ten modules to introduce students to
positive work behaviors and values that employers expect in today's
workplace was introduced. The modules included:
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• Module 1: Introduction to the DTAE Work Ethics program.
• Module 2: Discovering a personal work ethic.
• Module 3: Identifying employer expectations.
• Module 4: Self-improvement.
• Module 5: Developing positive attitudes.
• Module 6: Getting along with co-workers and supervisors.
• Module 7: Developing good work habits.
• Module 8: Problem-solving and thinking skills.
• Module 9: Standards of conduct.
• Module 10: Visualizing success. |
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The committee recommended a ten-hour curriculum to be taught at all
Georgia technical institutes. A video would be produced for use by
instructors, emphasizing DTAE's commitment to work ethics and
industry expectations of workers entering the workforce.
East Central Tech's Work Ethics Team is now one of fostering the
State's Work Ethics/Warranty Committee and working toward
positioning itself as a pilot institution for this project.
March: Anita Turlington met with Dr. Breeden and briefed him on the
committee's recommendations for a ten-hour course. Dr. Breeden
requested that Anita present the recommendations to the Technical
Education Committee of the Presidents Council.
May: Dr. Thomas Riner; Lucas Aerospace Cargo Systems and member of
the Work Ethics/Warranty Committee, addressed the Presidents
Council. He endorsed the recommendations of the committee. The
Presidents Council did not approve the concept of increasing hours
for a new course.
June: Dr. Diane Harper and James Bridges met with a group of
Presidents who were interested in developing a Work Ethics course.
It was agreed that East Central Tech, Southeastern Tech, and
Valdosta Tech would work together to develop a program to present to
the Presidents Council.
July: East Central Tech restructured its Work Ethics Team to include
the following members: Gwen Riggins, Bonnie Kelly, Prentiss Brown,
Larry Roberson, April McDuffie, Brandy Wilkes, Jay Worthington, Todd
Williams, and Chris Sumner. The team was asked to develop a work
ethics course, an evaluation procedure, and a marketing plan by
September 8.
September: A ten-hour work ethics course was developed by the ECTI
Work Ethics team. A work ethics training session for instructors was
conducted on September 21.
October: ECTI implemented its ten-hour work ethics course in all
diploma programs.
October-December: East Central Tech, Southeastern Tech, and Valdosta
Tech faculty/staff members continue to fine tune the work ethics
program. Numerous meetings were held during this time. The content,
evaluation, and marketing components of the Work Ethics Program were
revised several times.
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