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The video podcast Talk CNY recently featured Oswego County Workforce Director, Rachel Pierce, on their recent WRC certification and the benefits of deploying WorkKeys.

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.

Northeast Arkansas News, the local CBS and Fox affiliate, showcased Sharp County's attainment of the Work Ready Communities designation.

Now that Sharp County has received the certification, all of the Northeast Arkansas Intermodal Region is Work Ready Certified. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders also recognized Sharp County for the achievement.

“Congratulations to Sharpe County for completing the Act Work Ready Community Program and officially becoming a work ready community,” said Governor Sanders. “Every student should be able to graduate from high school with the necessary skills to enter the job market, regardless of ability.”

Apple Tree Acres of Bergen, NY (in the WRC at Genesee County) supports the growth of businesses in wastewater equipment and agricultural machinery manufacturing, logistics, technology and food production. Representatives from Liberty Pumps, Craft Cannery and Oxbo share how Genesee County, the Genesee County Economic Development Center, and the Town and Village of Bergen have supported their growth. All three employers are WRC WorkKeys Supporters.

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson made a special visit to the Schuyler County R-1 School District Tuesday morning. In this news video from KTVO, Parson was in Queen City to present a certificate to honor them for achieving Work Ready Community status, something that could get these students ready for the next chapter in their lives.

Joe T. Wood, special projects coordinator at Hardeman County Schools in Tennessee, sees opportunity amid what he calls the "fourth industrial revolution." He spoke with ACT at the 2023 Workforce Summit about how skills-based hiring addresses changing workforce demands.

As Joe explains, skills-based hiring shifts the focus to employers, offering a more deliberate and transparent approach to assessing essential skills. He also gives insight into the need for a more flexible and responsive approach to career readiness to address the reality that “every kid’s going to have a career.”

Reflecting on obstacles and opportunities, Joe underscores the importance of rethinking traditional models to prepare students for diverse career pathways.

Hear all of Joe’s valuable insights in the video.

Josh Duplantis, Ph.D., dean of workforce and economic development at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama, joined ACT at the ACT Workforce Summit last fall to talk workforce and workforce preparation. He shared information about what groups of people need immediate workplace support — all of them! — and expanded by discussing the importance of mentorship.

Josh also speaks to how important micro-credentialing in the stackable model are in building learner confidence, especially for transitional workers who have been “on the sidelines” and not as involved in the workforce or for workers who live in rural communities. Learn more by watching Josh’s interview. 

Meet JaQuan Ross, a resident of Gary, Indiana who came to WorkOne Gary on a path to a modern apprenticeship in carpentry. WorkOne administers WorkKeys Assessments to help measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace. WorkKeys helps measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. These assessments are required by some employers and skilled trades. Watch the video to see how JaQuan performed on his assessment.

Lisa Hawk, director of corporate training and business development at Forsyth Technical Community College, joined us last fall at the ACT Workforce Summit. We asked her to share how digital badging helps individual job seekers and the workforce at large in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina, community succeed. 

“We utilize digital badging to recognize that individuals come into us already with skills that are appropriate for the workforce. And, we utilize digital badging to assist them in gaining employment immediately, while they are working on earning additional skills that will enhance their income so that they have a sustainable wage for themselves and their families.” 

Lisa goes on to say that Forsyth Technical Community College aligns their training, the ACT WorkKeys assessment, and employer needs to ensure their learners have the technology-based skills their employer partners demand. 

Learn more about what’s working in the Forsyth Technical Community College service area by watching Lisa’s interview.