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BILL CRAWFORD: Moving to market based testing in high schools makes sense January 28, 2019

More and more industries and college technical training programs require employees to take the national WorkKeys test, which assesses a person’s readiness for employment in different types of jobs. In response to this demand, more and more communities are moving to become “work ready” communities

RTV6 News: Indy's Johnson County launches Work Ready Communities initiative January 24, 2019

Indianapolis ABC affiliate RTV6 featured Johnson County, Indiana's official launch to become a Work Ready Community. The news feature highlights WorkKeys NCRC availability at the Johnson County Library and covers efforts to connect certified job candidates with local employers.

Local leaders address skill gap impacts in Charleston, SC January 22, 2019

Leaders examine and address skill gaps for minorities and others in need in Charleston, SC

Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted Headlines Ohio ACT Workforce Forum January 30th January 22, 2019

The Ohio ACT State Organization welcomes Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as opening speaker and expert panelist for the Ohio ACT Workforce Forum.  The event runs 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 30th, at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Columbus. Other topics include JobsOhio and the talent pipeline, work readiness ecosystem solutions, NCRC linkages to manufacturing apprenticeship success with related technical instruction, and innovation industry credentials using WorkKeys.

Literacy League offers digital learning thanks to community foundation grant January 22, 2019

The Chromebooks will also be used to prepare for the Work Keys Assessment.  Work Keys is used by many employers across the country to assess work readiness, and individuals who pass Work Keys Assessment earn National Career Readiness Certificates

NLEP honors ULM, VCOM for economic development January 22, 2019

This coalition of 35 organizations is working toward certifying their communities as ACT Work Ready Communities. By following the ACT system of testing and workforce development, Work Ready Communities can measure, improve the skill sets of the workforce and close the skills gaps for existing employers.

Video: Introducing WorkKeys Estimator January 18, 2019

Take a few moments to see how WorkKeys Estimator improves the aim with a stronger focus of tasks aligned with skills for a more thorough job analysis to close skill gaps.

Lincoln County Achieves Certification as ACT Work Ready Community January 17, 2019

Star City, AR—Lincoln County, today announced that it has met all criteria to become a certified ACT Work Ready Community. This achievement caps a 20-month engagement process and begins a two-year growth and maintenance phase to retain certification.

Gov. Reynolds coming for Woodbury County workforce event January 17, 2019

SIOUX CITY -- Gov. Kim Reynolds will attend festivities next week when Woodbury County becomes the first Iowa county to get ACT Work Ready Communities certification.

The event will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 25 at the Woodbury County Courthouse, at 620 Douglas St.

What being a 'ACT Work Ready Community' means for Beauregard Parish January 17, 2019

Beauregard Parish is now certified as an ACT Work Ready Community. Through the efforts of Lisa Adams, Glenda Dean, Randy Cline and the rest of the Greater Beauregard Chamber of Commerce, this parish is now nationally recognized for its workforce.