Code of Ethics

Code of Professional Ethics and Practices As a North Carolina Workforce Development Professional and a member of the North Carolina Employment & Training Association, I pledge to:

 

 

 

 

Collaboration * Integrity * Commitment * Respect * Cooperation

1. Exhibit and uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in order to ensure the integrity and advancement of the workforce development profession.

2. Advance programs and services that are consistent with the public trust and responsive to the public interest.

3. Commit to maintaining professional competencies through ongoing professional development.

4. Exercise maximum effort in the workplace to ensure optimal benefit to my customers–employers, jobseekers and trainees—and to my organization and community.

5. Promote cooperation and collaboration with partner organizations in order to maximize our customers’ opportunities for success.

6. Respect the integrity, promote the welfare, and maximize the freedom of choice and informed consent of my customers.

7. Respect and protect the privacy of my customers when gathering, recording, storing and sharing confidential information.

8. Recognize and respect the unique challenges faced by culturally or ethnically diverse and physically or mentally challenged individuals.

9. Abstain from using my official position to secure personal or political privilege, advantage, gain, or benefit.

 

 

This Code of Professional Ethics and Practices for the North Carolina Workforce Development Professionals and members of the North Carolina Employment & Training Association has been adopted to establish and advance the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct among its members. By joining the Association, a member espouses this Code, thereby assuring public confidence in the principles and integrity of workforce development professionals.