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Bossier Chamber talks ACT WorkKeys June 18, 2018

Jessica and Katie sit down with North Louisiana Economic Partnership (NLEP) representative, Angie to give you the details about ACT WorkKeys and making Northwest Louisiana Work Ready!

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