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Columbia County was recognized during the ACT Summit in Nashville, Tennessee, as a certified ACT Work Ready Community, as featured in the Magnolia Reporter newspaper.

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The Mountain Home Observer reported on recent accomplishments of Baxter County, AR as a newly-certified ACT Work Ready Community, the result of a roughly two-year effort led by the Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce.

At the 2026 ACT Summit, held July 13-15 in Nashville, ACT presented its Champion Awards for the second consecutive year and introduced the inaugural Work Ready Organization Awards.

As pioneers in Work Ready Communities, Lottie Ryans and 1st TN Development District have achieved regionwide certification. News Channel 11 WJHL-TV featured the accomplishment.

Northeast Lauderdale High School in Mississippi will enable more than 100 students to take ACT WorkKeys through a grant from the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, strengthening career readiness with practical workplace skills.

Mississippi's Meridian Public School District celebrated student achievement at the 2nd Annual Trailblazers of Excellence Awards, recognizing top performers on the ACT, MAAP, and WorkKeys NCRC assessments. The event highlights strong academic outcomes and community investment in student success.

Lorain County Community College's Aspire program supports adult learners through GED completion, English language instruction, and career pathways. By combining foundational education with ACT WorkKeys assessments and industry credentials, Aspire helps residents advance toward employment and postsecondary success.

Zachary Community Schools in East Baton Rouge Parish recognized 36 Zachary High School students who scored 30 or higher on the ACT, including several who earned Platinum level ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRCs). Two students also achieved perfect ACT scores, highlighting strong college and career readiness.

Oswego County Workforce New York (OCWNY) is hosting a four-day Energy Industry Career Exploration, Feb. 17-20, with Constellation and National Grid. High school seniors 18+ can explore green energy careers, earn gift cards, and complete ACT WorkKeys to earn a WorkKeys NCRC.