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Greater Rochester Chamber of Western, NY published an employer guide simplifying the wide menu of options open for employers. The playbook suggests flexible methods to connect and go deeper in a user-friendly style that doesn't overwhelm. Page 3 sorts employer opportunities by level and WRC is among the Start Small call to action steps.

Madison County Virtual Academy honored the Class of 2025, celebrating key achievements: 65 students scored silver or higher on WorkKeys; 27 earned college credit; 107 passed a credentialing test; and 30 completed a career-tech program.

OhioMeansJobs and the WRC at Lucas County recently shared Glenn's Story, an inspiring testimonial on how WorkKeys instilled confidence for Glenn to earn the Ohio Adult Diploma and credentials to launch his career in transportation.

GCC honored YouthBuild grads and 28 bootcamp participants from Truck Driving V, Bus Driving IV, and Ship Repair XIV. Seven earned Guam Class C licenses and completed ACT WorkKeys, Work Ethic, and OSHA 10 certifications to boost workforce readiness.

Graduates on a career pathway have the opportunity to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) by participating in the ACT WorkKeys. These credentials are accepted by employers statewide and can allow the opportunity for a higher base salary or other benefits.

Davie County School officials reported a 91.2% graduation rate, five schools exceeding growth goals, strong middle school math scores, 59.3% on the WorkKeys/ACT measure, and over 95% of students completing Math 3, surpassing the state’s early-course rigor requirement.

Commissioner David Kater announced St. Francois County received an ACT Work Ready Community award. With 159 participating employers, the county shows a strong pipeline of job seekers with in-demand skills proven by the National Career Readiness Certificate.

MMR Group is investing $55.2M in Lafayette, LA to expand production for data centers & semiconductors - creating 196 new jobs and fueling tech growth across the region of Work Ready Communities.

Explore how career-focused programming is transforming student outcomes and workforce pipelines in Iredell County, NC. Learn the 8 Degrees of E framework - an actionable strategy to align education with workforce needs and foster cross-sector collaboration.

ACT's new checklist is designed to support educators in building meaningful career readiness activities that align with real-world expectations. Use it as a guide when developing your high school career readiness plan to help students confidently take their next steps.