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EKU Madison, Garrard County Adult Education programs recognized March 28, 2016

Both the Madison and Garrard County Adult Education programs ranked in the top 25 programs in the state for meeting or exceeding National Career Ready Certification (NCRC) goals

Wisconsin launches online CTE school March 22, 2016

State licensed teachers provide students instruction and support and graduates receive a state-approved diploma. Students receive preparation for the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

UAM staff attend academy March 22, 2016

Staff from the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee attended an ACT Work Ready Communities Academy March 2-3 in Atlanta, Ga.

Senator says capital outlay system needs reforming March 17, 2016

In other business, the commission: … • Approved Resolution 2016-7 requiring the use of ACT job profiles for all positions with the city and adopting the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate for hiring standards for the city.

Sangamon County aims to become a Certified Work Ready Community March 17, 2016

The Q5 Workforce and Education Council of Sangamon County was recently recognized as one of eight in the nation to become a Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC), with certification provided by ACT, which is known for its college entrance exams.

First quarter sales tax revenue continues upward trend March 17, 2016

The Taney County Partnership Workforce Development Task Force/Certified Work Ready Communities steering committee was originally formed to begin work on county certification through the Missouri Department of Economic Developments CWRC initiative to qualify and quantify workforce skills within the counties and states labor force.

Chamber Luncheon Focues on Work Ready Network March 17, 2016

Yesterday, the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Strategic Luncheon focused on the CenLA Work Ready Network along with the National Career Readiness Certificate.

Efforts to earn Work Ready Community status now underway March 17, 2016

The clock is officially running for Marion and Ralls counties to complete the steps necessary to be recognized as one of the approximately two dozen Missouri counties that have earned the designation – Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC).

Chariton County certified as a Work Ready Community March 17, 2016

KEYTESVILLE, Mo. – As announced by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Chariton County has earned status as a Missouri Certified Work Ready Community.

Teamwork helps Barry County earn Certified Work Ready Status March 14, 2016

MONETT, Mo.— The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Barry County has achieved an important national milestone in demonstrating local workforce readiness and has officially been designated as a Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC).