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WEAU-TV showcased recent awards earned by Chippewa Valley Technical College along with a deeper dive on the WorkKeys NCRC and how it works in the valley region.

Alabama's Times-News notes the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys NCRC) among credentials celebrated with its recent cohort of GED grads at Southern Union Community College.

Jobs for the Future published a national action guide to deploy the Rapid I.T. Training Model. The report showcased the Work Ready Communities champions at Metropolitan Community College and their partners in Omaha. Their model uses the WorkKeys NCRC and the CompTIA A+ certification to meet rapidly growing I.T. demand.

The latest edition of the Rutherford Works newsletter has a great shout-out to their members on the value of Work Ready Communities.

In support of the WRC at Cherokee County, Kansas, Coffeyville Community College shared a recent impact report and testimonial.

13-WMAZ-TV interviewed Central Georgia WRC champion Paul Allen with best practice tips on essential skills development and career exploration utilizing WorkKeys.

Eau Claire County continues to lead the way in workforce development as Wisconsin's first designated ACT Work Ready Community - a milestone that reflects not just our success, but a collaborative vision for the future of our region's economy. ACT recently awarded an exemplar award to WRC champion CV Technical College.

As part of the All Ohio Future Fund initiative, Lorain County landed $67.4M for the Mega Site to expand water capacity, improve wastewater service, and design a new treatment plant for future development.

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently awarded approximately $7 million toward 25 workforce development projects supporting economic development and prosperity throughout the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Together, the grants impact 62 participating Work Ready Communities. WRC locations funded include 1 from Alabama, 8 from Arkansas, 4 from Louisiana, 12 from Mississippi, 7 from Missouri, and 5 from Tennessee.

Rural workforce ecosystems provide insights on challenges facing rural, midcareer workers. Commissioned by Generation and supported by the Workday Foundation, new research conducted by YouGov highlights key themes also important to Work Ready Communities and ACT's broader Rural Opportunity research in partnership with Opportunity at Work.

The findings point to a shared responsibility across sectors. Employers are encouraged to expand access by offering remote roles and actively considering rural talent. Training providers must develop programs that directly address the concerns and needs of midcareer workers in rural areas. Government has a critical role in directing public investment toward training and job creation strategies that are tailored to this population.