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ACT empowers learners by removing barriers and creating pathways to success through programs like fee waivers, scholarships, and grants. In FY2025, we supported 477K students, 210K fee waivers, 27 scholarships, and 54 grants nationwide. Learn more in the 2025 Impact Report.

Site Selection Magazine's November edition includes a dozen location spotlights that include WorkKeys NCRC growth trends to demonstrate workforce quality. Features include Kansas, the Dakotas, Virginia, Nebraska, New York, Mississippi, Washington, and Wyoming.

Hertford County Public Schools (HCPS) is no longer classified as a low-performing district, according to local education officials. ACT/WorkKeys combined saw a 3.0 percent increase to 28.1 percent, indicating enhanced efforts to equip students with the necessary skills for workplace readiness and college preparedness.

Aluminum tubing leader Alfiniti found success with the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate for placing candidates in higher-skilled positions. In partnership with Roanoke-Chowan Community College, Alfiniti HR Manager, Crystal Mabine, recommends the WorkKeys Curriculum to practice and boost confidence.