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ACT Work Ready Communities (WRC) empower states, regions and counties with data, processes and tools that drive economic growth. Participants are leveraging the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®) to measure and close the skills gap — and building common frameworks that link, align and match their workforce development efforts.
Use this map to find communities (counties, parishes and other county equivalents) who are participating in the Work Ready program. Select a state or territory to see which communities are working to build an ecosystem that attracts new businesses and benefits workers, employers and the community at-large.
Build a report on an economic region of your own choosing by selecting adjacent communities. The report will show aggregate data for the region’s progress towards Work Ready goals.
Participating Communities:
Employers Supporting:
Job Profiles:
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Participating Communities :
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Communities may engage in the ACT Work Ready Communities program. Any municipality may be accepted into the Boot Camp to build and launch their Work Ready Communities initiative.
Learn more about how your community can participateSee who is leading the country in their efforts to build communities that are great for individuals and employers.
Small Up to 29,999 |
Medium 30,000 - 99,999 |
Large A 100,000 - 399,999 |
Large B 400,000 - 649,999 |
Very Large 650,000 - 999,999 |
Mega Over 1,000,000 |
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41% DeSoto, LA |
30% Vernon, LA |
16% Rapides, LA |
3% Kent County, MI |
4% St. Louis County, MO |
7% Clark County, NV |
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Find Out NowEmployers can be the fuel to drive successful state and county Work Ready Communities initiatives simply by recognizing the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®. And in doing so, they will have a more qualified workforce ready to fill their jobs.
Learn more about why employers should engageWhen candidates apply for jobs at your company, look for the National Career Readiness Certificate®. This credential clearly identifies an individual’s WorkKeys® skills in:
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