A signal to employers that a student is prepared
to participate in the workforce
The Career Ready Diploma Seal is awarded to graduating high school students who complete a series of accomplishments as outlined and engage in activities, courses, and experiences that foster career readiness. The diploma seal is a signal to employers that a student is prepared to participate in the workforce.
3 Types of Recognized Career Seals
1. Employability Career Seal
Employability/Soft Skills Seal
Awarded to high school graduates who:
- Complete an Employability Skills/Soft Skills program approved by the local system and their business partners.
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 CTAE pathway area
2. Pathway Career Seal
Pathway Skills Seal
Awarded to high school graduates who:
- Complete a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway in at least one of Georgia’s 17 Career Clusters
AND ONE (1) 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 CTAE
pathway area, as outlined by the GaDOE
- Earn a rank of E5 or above,
OR
- Via dual enrollment complete two Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in one pathway,
earning a Technical College Diploma, or earning an associate degree (Option B)
Distinguished Pathway Skills 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 TWO (2) 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 GaDOE
- Earn a rank of E5 or above
3. Leadership Career Seal
Leadership Skills Seal
Awarded to high school graduates who:
- Complete one year of membership in a state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) or Participate in one (1) year of JROTC co-curricular activity
- Prepare a portfolio to include as a minimum, a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation
AND ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING
- Present to business and industry, civic organizations, legislators, and/or local, state, or national board of education members on behalf of local CTAE, CTSOs, or JROTC
- Receive a regional, state, or national honor and/or recognition
- Participate in at least 40 hours of documented community service, and/or community service campaigns (i.e. March of Dimes)
- Earn a rank of E5 or above and at least 2 credits of JROTC
Distinguished Leadership Skills Seal
Awarded to high school graduates who:
- Complete two years of membership in a state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) or Participate in 2 years of a JROTC co-curricular activity
- Present to business and industry, civic organizations, legislators, and/or local, state, or national board of education members on behalf of local CTAE, CTSOs, or JROTC
- Hold or previously held a leadership office at the local, regional, state or national level in a state-recognized CTSO during high school or a JROTC Command or Staff position in the unit or JROTC co-curricular activity and earn a rank of E7 or above
- Participate in at least 80 hours of documented community service, and/or community service campaigns (i.e. March of Dimes)