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Editorial: Worker skills to get a boost Omaha World-Herald (Nebraska) January 13, 2017

A promising new effort in the Omaha area aims to get more Nebraskans into the labor force and connect people with training to boost their skill level and employability. The focus is the National Career Readiness Certificate, which shows job seekers proficiency in math, reading and other topics to potential employers.

Superintendents working toward student work-readiness January 13, 2017

Callaway County public school superintendents reaffirmed their commitment to promoting Missouri's Work Ready Communities program when they met Tuesday with Gary Jungermann, presiding county commissioner. According to Jungermann, that support is extra vital because the county is very close to meeting its goals.

Louisiana ranked No. 18 for ACT career readiness certificates January 13, 2017

A Site Selection 2017 State of the States report shows Louisiana is ranked No. 18 in the nation for the number of ACT National Career Readiness Certificates earned per capita among working adults. The certificates are used as a reliable way to verify an employees work skills and to help job seekers improve their career outcomes.

Pottawatomie County achieves ACT Work Ready Community January 08, 2017

Pottawatomie County officials hit the New Year with one goal checked off in their comprehensive plan to create a competitive workforce by becoming an ACT Work Ready Community, and Shawnee Countys GO Topeka is putting together a plan to achieve that same designation.

Worker skills to get a boost January 06, 2017

Use of the certificate sends a message of encouragement to people who might otherwise think poorly of their employment possibilities. The message: Heres a path forward to help you understand your skill level, address shortcomings as needed and connect with potential employers.

Pottawatomie County Third County in Kansas Certified as ACT Work Ready Community January 06, 2017

The Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) has worked with local community leaders, educators and employers to certify Pottawatomie county as an ACT Work Ready Community.

Pottawatomie County improves its employee base by being 'Work Ready" January 05, 2017

he Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) has worked with local community leaders, educators and employers to certify Pottawatomie county as an ACT Work Ready Community. The ACT website shows that Pottawatomie County is the third county in the state to join over 140 certified counties in the nation.

National career readiness certificate attracts attention from local job seekers and employers January 04, 2017

Bianca Johnson, job seeker, is adding a new page to her job applications: the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate. Johnson, 45, a college graduate, earned the nationally recognized certificate this month after completing a three-hour test that measures reading comprehension, applied math and other skills.

Partnership implements new program January 03, 2017

Hailed as "one of the most significant and valuable programs we have ever provided to businesses," Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) President Robin Fitzpatrick encourages area business leaders to learn more about ACT WorkKeys,

West Alabama officially becomes an ACT Work Ready Community January 03, 2017

The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama just received a new certification that will help people better prepare to enter the workforce. The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama says they are the first metro community in the entire state to meet all ACT work ready qualifications. ACT Work Ready provides standardized tests that see what a person's work