The Business & Computer Science Program at North Oconee High School became Industry Certified in 2014 and was re-certified in the Spring of 2019. We are beginning the process of re-certification for the third time in 2023.

 

What is Industry Certification?

 

Industry Certification is a high‐school program designed to recognize and promote high quality Business and Computer Science programs. Certified programs include involved advisory committees, project‐based instruction, career development activities, up‐to‐date technologies and equipment, dedicated teachers through professional development, and an active student organization (FBLA). Competency standards and specific performance objectives provide the foundation for a solid curriculum based in Business and Computer Science.  Industry certification provides recognition to the high schools programs that document evidence to meet certification standards. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) partner to develop standards of excellence for Business and Computer Science programs across Georgia.

 

SHRM personnel and volunteers evaluate the Business and Computer Science programs based on standards in the areas of:

Standard 1: Curriculum and Instruction

Standard 2: School, Program, and Teachers

Standard 3: Advisory Committee and Community Involvement  

Standard 4: Employability Skills and Career Development Activities

Standard 5: Program Facilities

Standard 6: Future Business Leaders of America.