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Why Skilled Labor is the No. 1 Location Driver for Manufacturers Today November 14, 2017

The state of U.S. manufacturing is a hot topic in national economic and political conversations today. Issues like tax reform, trade partnerships and regulations are fueling a national debate over how to create and retain U.S. manufacturing investment and jobs. Though a favorable business and tax climate is important to manufacturers, the most critical factor leading to location decisions for new investment and jobs is actually the labor market.

Toray finds highly qualified applicants using ACT WorkKeys Assessments November 14, 2017

Learn how Toray collaborated with Calhoun Community College to implement ACT WorkKeys Assessments to hire over 200 for a plant expansion. The WorkKeys program helped them reduce training costs and lower turnover to under 4% in just months.
 
 
 
 

Daiken increases hiring efficiencies with ACT WorkKeys Assessments November 14, 2017

Learn how Daiken reduced training time and costs by using ACT WorkKeys Assessments as part of their hiring and screening process.

Boeing improves retention while reducing training time November 02, 2017

The Boeing Company in St. Louis uses ACT® WorkKeys® solutions to support assembly
mechanic pre-employment training.

First Tennessee Development District's Lottie Ryans aims to make NE Tenn. a Work Ready Community October 16, 2017

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — If she does her job right, Lottie Ryans said the eight counties in Northeast Tennessee will be added to the list of ACT Work Ready Communities across the nation.

New Analysis Reveals Top Rural Counties for Workforce Certificates October 16, 2017

And a new definition of wealth could reveal a path forward for rural areas everywhere. Site Selection magazine found that from all 3,145 counties, parishes and boroughs 61 percent of counties fell into the ‘rural’ category. Through their research they were able to rank top states by combined rural and micropolitan National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRCs).

Clark County 2nd in Ohio to join job skills program October 13, 2017

Clark County has a new tool to evaluate the region’s workforce and potentially lure more employers to the region.

The county will roll out an ACT Work Ready program that helps communities identify skill gaps and look for ways to improve the local workforce, said Amy Donahoe, director of hiring and employer services for the Chamber of Greater Springfield.

MISSOURI RANKS AMONG TOP STATES IN U.S. FOR READY WORKFORCE IN RURAL COUNTIES October 03, 2017

Missouri ranked among the top 10 states in the U.S. based on the number of ACT National Career Readiness Certificates in rural counties, according to Site Selection magazine.

PCC Notes: VISIONS program recruiting next crop of students September 20, 2017

WINTERVILLE — Officials with the Pitt Community College VISIONS Career Development and Scholarship Program are encouraging Pitt County public high school juniors to submit applications for membership.

ESCCs Race4Literacy kicks off adult education, literacy week September 20, 2017

Last year, Dunn said, ESCC served 862 students, with 142 passing one or more parts of the GED exam, 109 earning GEDs and 25 receiving high-school diplomas through the HSDO program.

Dunn said ESCC also works with students to take the test to qualify for the National Career Readiness Certificate.