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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.

Economic development groups in nine Mississippi counties will receive the company's annual economic development grant to help boost business growth in their communities. The grants are awarded through Entergy Mississippi's Excellerator Competitive Communities program.

The Community Development Partnership's annual banquet is set for Monday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Neshoba County Coliseum. ACT's Bobby Rush will lead a celebration of the official certification for Neshoba County's Work Ready Community designation. Awards will follow, celebrating local workforce and business leaders.

The region's most promising career opportunities are on deck for the 7th annual Manufacturing Expo by CitiBOCES at Mexico, NY in the Oswego WRC. The Manufacturing Expo features career awareness activities and interactive presentations from local manufacturing and STEM industries.