Our organization’s objective in establishing a dress code is to permit employees to work comfortably, but safely within the learning environment.  Employees must project professionalism at all times, as one never knows if potential or current customers, visitors or students may visit the company unexpectedly.   

Due to the variance in business and industry models in which all companies revolve around, each simulated workplace is required to develop a dress code conducive to their company.  The following template will assist and guide instructors and students in developing their company dress code.

All casual clothing is not suitable for the workplace.  These guidelines will help the supervisor and employees determine appropriate dress for their company.

* Clothing considered suitable for hanging out, hunting, yard work, exercise sessions, or social events is not always appropriate for work environments.

• Clothing that reveals too much cleavage, your back, your chest, your feet, your stomach or your underwear is not appropriate for a place of business, even within the Simulated Workplace classroom.  * If you can trip over your jeans because the legs are too long it is a safety issue.
• Even in a business casual work environment, clothing should be pressed and never wrinkled.
• Torn, dirty, or frayed clothing is unacceptable.
• Any clothing that has words, terms, or pictures that may be offensive to other employees, customers or visitors is unacceptable.
• Clothing depicting the school or company logo is encouraged.
• Sports team, university, and fashion brand names on clothing are generally acceptable.
• Certain days may require specific dress.  Interviews, presentations, field trips, or when visitors are coming to the classroom, employees may be required to wear a company shirt with clean jeans or kaki’s.
• No dress code can cover all contingencies; therefore, employees must exert a certain amount of judgment in their choice of clothing.  If employees experience uncertainty about acceptable or professional business casual attire, they are advised to ask the supervisor for approval.

Shoes and Footwear

• Shoes and Footwear: (Enter type(s) of acceptable footwear) are acceptable for Simulated Workplace environments.
• Flip-flops, slippers, and any shoe with an open toe are not acceptable at Simulated Workplace environments due to safety violations.
• (Enter the type(s) of acceptable shoes/boots) shoes/boots are required in the manufacturing operation area.
• Inappropriate attire for work includes:

Jewelry, Makeup, Perfume, and Cologne

• Jewelry, makeup, perfume, and cologne should be in good taste.  Remember, that some co-workers, customers or visitors may be allergic to the chemicals in perfumes and make-up, so wear these substances with restraint.
• Body piercing should be limited and in some instances removed or covered, in order to compile with safety regulations.
• Tattoos should be limited and in some instances covered, especially if they may be offensive to co-workers, costumers or visitors.

Hats and Head Covering

• Hats are not appropriate in an office environment.
• Head Covers that are required for (Enter required head cover(s)) safety regulations are required while working in the manufacturing area.
• Head covers that are required for religious purposes or to honor cultural tradition are permitted.