Workplace Readiness & Professional Ethics
Equipping students in Grades 9–12 with corporate internship ethics, professional etiquette, receiving constructive feedback, and digital integrity.
“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.”
— Warren Buffett· Corporate Governance and Executive Ethics4 Pillars of Professional Character
What modern employers and university admissions look for in graduates
Intellectual & Professional Integrity
Commitment to truthful reporting, honoring intellectual property, crediting team collaborators, and refusing deceptive shortcuts.
Constructive Criticism Resilience
Training young adults to receive tough performance feedback with curiosity, emotional composure, and immediate corrective action.
Workplace Communication & Etiquette
Professional email decorum, respectful phone etiquette, punctual timekeeping, and confident, courteous conversational presence.
Curated Digital Footprint Ethics
Understanding how social media histories, online commentary, and AI usage impact professional reputation and university admissions.
The Internship Simulation Protocol
Practical classroom exercises for high school advisory and careers classes
The Difficult Client Email Simulation
Students receive a demanding, frustrated email from a hypothetical corporate client. They must draft an empathetic, de-escalating reply without defensive excuses.
Handling Negative Performance Feedback
Pairs role-play a performance appraisal where a supervisor points out a critical missed deadline. The employee must listen without interrupting, take notes, and propose a solution.
The Whistleblower Ethical Dilemma
Analyze a case study where an employee discovers a minor safety compliance violation that their manager brushed aside. Debate the ethical pathways.
Workplace Readiness Toolkits & Rubrics
Printable professional handbooks and career interview rubrics
High School Workplace Ethics & Internship Handbook
Complete curriculum unit for Grades 10–12 featuring professional correspondence templates, interview ethics cards, and meeting etiquette rules.
University & Career Interview Character Rubric
Assessment grid evaluating applicant integrity, resilience, teamwork stories, and humility for mock interview days.
Digital Footprint Self-Audit & Professional Brand Guide
Step-by-step checklist for students to audit their public social media presence and curate a LinkedIn profile reflecting authentic character.
Workplace Readiness FAQ
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