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Workforce credentials are the new currency of site location success. Competency-based credentials increasingly are being used to complement academic degrees and diplomas as tools with which to assess skills availability.

Introduction of the SectorReady framework for career pathways and sector partnerships of employers and stakeholders; learn more online at sectorready.org

During today's Commissioner's meeting a presentation was made to start the process of making Tom Green County certified as a Work Ready Community.

Students who need to complete WorkKeys testing have a number of opportunities this month to get it done. Five test sessions are scheduled during January at Wayne Community College.

Floyd County has achieved Skilled Iowa Community Status by meeting the metrics for both business commitments and work force certifications.

RoyOMartin is getting on board with an articulation agreement between two Central Louisiana colleges that will lead to more certified workers in manufacturing.

UNION COUNTY — Some qualified Union County residents can help the county achieve an important economic development goal by taking and passing a test that that will also help them improve their chances of getting a job while earning $20 in the process.

This video shows how the Columbia Work Ready Community team is providing the connection between job seekers and employers with the ACT NCRC

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) commissioned this asset mapping “roadmap” to provide guidance to regions seeking to strengthen their competitive position in the global economy. Asset mapping is an important ï¬ rst step in understanding the resources that a community can leverage to support integrated workforce and economic development initiatives.

The WorkLink Workforce Development Board is accepting applications for the Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) program. IWT grants – available for businesses in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties – allow employers that have at least one employee to upgrade their skills......