Overview
We bring together disparate groups who share a common goal: participating in a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable economy.
Ready for Work Podcast
ACT's Ready for Work Podcast showcases excellence and innovation throughout the workforce ecosystem.
Team Members
Meet the ACT team members who support communities in their economic development efforts.
Work Ready Communities (WRC) from ACT is a framework for community-based workforce development.
Get Started
Ready to show the world that your community is Work Ready?
Boot Camp
ACT’s WRC Boot Camp is for leaders who want to move to work readiness and economic development.
Community Fast Facts
See which communities are the USA's leaders in economic and workforce development.
Celebration Videos
See how communities around the country celebrate earning their certified Work Ready status.
Resources For Site Selectors
Find communities that have proven they have what it takes to get the job done.
Employer Overview
Work Ready Communities help you match employees to jobs based on verified skill levels.
Register Your Business
Your participation in ACT Work Ready Communities benefits not just your company, but your entire community.
Employer Directory
Find employers supporting the Work Ready program in their communities.
Custom Regions
Build a Work Ready Community with surrounding communities in a single snapshot.
ACT WorkKeys Case Studies And Research
Learn how large and small businesses are finding success with ACT WorkKeys
Employer Toolkit
Put the power of Work Ready Communities to work for your business.
Latest News
See how the media recognizes the efforts of Work Ready participants.
News Videos
Videos of the latest happenings within Work Ready Communities
Ready For Work Podcast
Showcasing excellence and innovation throughout the workforce ecosystem.
The Voice of the Workforce Ecosystem
To show your community's interest in participating in the ACT® Work Ready Communities initiative, complete this brief form.
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Job seekers in the US can earn the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate to confirm competence in a specific set of workplace skills that employers need. Does your organization recognize or recommend the NCRC in its hiring process? If so, please complete this form to show your support.
Learn more about how to help your community become Certified Work Ready.
Your contact information — name, title, email address and phone — will only be used for verification purposes. It will not appear on our web site. The employer name and website will appear on the state and/or county pages of the Work Ready Communities web site.
As a supporting employer you may receive email messages helping you better understand and leverage your support of your county’s engagement in ACT Work Ready Communities.
Employers may select counties within 100 miles of their location. The employer name will be listed as a supporting employer for each county selected and will help each selected county achieve its employer supporting goals.
How does your business support the ACT WorkKeys NCRC? *