ACT Certified Work Ready Communities A framework for community-based workforce development to drive...

ACT Certified Work Ready CommunitiesA framework for community-based workforce developmentto drive economic growth

National Metrics for ACT Certified Work Ready Communities

NAME: ERINA T. GREENDATE: JUNE 7, 2012

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What Is It?

A framework for community-based economic development that enables: Business and industry to discern and easily communicate the

foundational skills needed for a productive workforce Individuals to understand what skills are required by employers – and

how to prepare themselves for success Policy makers, community leaders and educators to measure skill

gaps and build career pathways that help both individuals and industry thrive

Economic developers to use an on-demand reporting tool that quantifies the skill level of their workforce

Based on the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a portable, industry-recognized, evidence-based workforce skill credential


Key Components

Fundamental metrics to become a nationally recognized Certified Work Ready Community Individuals across the workforce and in each county earning a

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Businesses engaged

ACT reports data at the county level to drive participation and success

In addition to implementation framework, ACT is provides training, marketing toolkits and technical support to participating states

Participating states invited to attend Certified Work Ready Communities Academy, a series of three-day executive training sessions for work ready state leadership teams


National Career Readiness Certificate

Three WorkKeys assessments Applied mathematics Reading for information Locating information

Issue Certificate based on lowest level earned For more information on the NCRC visit:

http://www.act.org/certificate

3s and above Bronze

4s and above Silver

5s and above Gold

WorkKeys ScoresCertificate

6s and above Platinum


Benefits For Communities…

County-level data that helps chambers, economic development authorities, employers, education and individuals understand common foundational work readiness skill requirements

Opportunity for communities to demonstrate their commitment to workforce and economic development and be recognized for their efforts and achievements

Career pathways that provide education, information and support to the emerging workforce – and a pipeline of qualified workers that business and industry demand

Tangible benefits for local employers and individuals in the community

Helps communities support existing industry and recruit new industry


The External Organization

ACT

States

Communities Local businessesLocal chambers and economic developmentLocal workforce developmentLocal board of educationLocal county commissioners and mayorsLocal technical/community college

Investment in infrastructureProvides monthly workforce dataHosts training academy for participating statesProvides toolkits and support

Local Work ReadyCommunity Team

GovernorState chambersState technical/community college systemState Secretary of CommerceState workforce agencyK-12 education system

State Work Ready Leadership Team

ImplementationFramework

Global C-level business leadersUS Chamber of CommerceNational workforce leadersSite selection consultantsEconomic developers

Oversight

Advisory Board


ACT CWRC Academy

Applications are being accepted now until June 29, 2012. Please visit www.workreadycommunities.org for more information.

ACT: Provides process,

data and tools,

States: Leadership and

Strategic Planning

CWRC Academy: Executive Training

Counties: Grassroots

change

Preparation Months 1 to 3

Design & Do Months 3 to 12

Sustain Post One Year

The CWRC Academy Process

http://www.workreadycommunities.org/


On-Demand Reporting Tool


National Data Perspective


Nat’l Snapshot and Benefits


Customer Resources


Viewing State Data


South Carolina State Page


Aiken County Page


Website County Level Data


Website County Reports


Reporting Improved NCRC Earned

Beginning with July data reports, improved NCRC data will be reported


Business Engaged Functionality 1 of 2


Data for Non-Participating States


Oklahoma State Page


Tulsa County Page


For more information…

[email protected] http://www.workreadycommunities.org

http://www.workreadycommunities.org/

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