Governors Workforce

Governor’s Workforce Credential​

​The Governor’s Workforce Credential (GWC) signifies a student’s knowledge of business processes within a  Simulated Workplace environment. The West Virginia Governor endorses only the state's top career technical education (CTE) completers for their academic achievements, technical training, and work readiness.

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​Students who have completed a state-approved CTE Program of Study must successfully meet the following 
criteria to obtain the Governor’s Workforce Credential:​

I. Academics* 

  • Maintains a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better.

II. Certifications**

  • Secure a minimum of one state-approved industry certification.

​III. Technical Skills**

  • Meet the Governor’s Workforce Credential cut-score on the respective state-approved CTE program of study technical assessment; and,

  • Achieve a minimum score of 95% on the CTE portfolio.

IV. Attendance***

  • Attain a verified school attendance rate of 95% or higher in all senior course work (in accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act-ESSA). 

V. Drug Screenings***

  •  Pass a minimum of two documented drug screenings, not less than 30 days apart.​

*This criterion must be met throughout the student’s high school career.
**This criterion must be met during the student’s program of study.
***This criterion must be met during the student’s graduating yea​r.