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All three ACT WorkKeys assessments were significant predictors of successful program completion and credential attainment, according to thesis research of learners just outside of Columbus, Ohio. The study emphasized key postsecondary CTE policies, the importance of ACT WorkKeys for entry, enrollment barriers, and policy changes to improve practices. It supported ACT WorkKeys for measuring academic and job readiness, aligning with existing research and advocating for policy reforms to enhance student success.

The WRC team at ACT has a value-packed year ahead for professional development and networking with Workforce Wednesday, WRC Live, the Boot Camp, and the new ACT Summit. Powered by thousands of employers and local champions in hundreds of Work Ready Communities across dozens of states, Workforce Wednesday and WRC Live! are provided at no charge to participating WorkKeys and WRC locations. 

A push to attain grant funding to help local students and businesses grow is underway through the ACT Workkeys Initiative. Check out the KTLO interview with Rebecca Camp, the Special Programs Coordinator for Mountain Home Public Schools. 

Catch the excitement for the ACT Summit 2025! Registration is now open.

Site Selection magazine's annual State of the State rankings for 2025 are out. Publishers use annual growth of the WorkKeys NCRC as one of six key metrics in the rankings.

The Batavian published a column this week from Chris Suozzi of the Genesee County EDC with strong emphasis on opportunities for employers in their rapidly-growing Work Ready Communities initiative.

The Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri in Joplin will receive $1.2 million dollars from the Youth Build Program. The grant is designed to prepare young people from 16 to 24 for in-demand careers, with a special focus on construction apprenticeship.

The Republic-Monitor newspaper in the Work Ready Community of Perry County, Missouri recently showcased how the variety of choices to 11th grade students all work together for success.

Chris Souzzi with the Genesee County Economic Development Corporation, also known as Coach SwazZ in this Facebook reel, shares motivations for earning the NCRC.

Of the 13 locations receiving economic development infrastructure grants, 11 are in participating Work Ready Communities. The news team of Southwest Arkansas Today shared the list along with remarks from state officials.