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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, 2012What 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 successPolicy makers, community leaders and educators to measure skill gaps and build career pathways that help both individuals and industry thriveEconomic developers to use an on-demand reporting tool that quantifies the skill level of their workforceBased on the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a portable, industry-recognized, evidence-based workforce skill credential # | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Key ComponentsFundamental 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 engagedACT reports data at the county level to drive participation and successIn addition to implementation framework, ACT is provides training, marketing toolkits and technical support to participating statesParticipating states invited to attend Certified Work Ready Communities Academy, a series of three-day executive training sessions for work ready state leadership teams# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.3
National Career Readiness CertificateThree WorkKeys assessmentsApplied mathematicsReading for informationLocating informationIssue Certificate based on lowest level earnedFor more information on the NCRC visit: http://www.act.org/certificate 3s and above Bronze 4s and above Silver 5s and above GoldWorkKeys ScoresCertificate 6s and above Platinum# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.4Benefits For CommunitiesCounty-level data that helps chambers, economic development authorities, employers, education and individuals understand common foundational work readiness skill requirementsOpportunity for communities to demonstrate their commitment to workforce and economic development and be recognized for their efforts and achievementsCareer pathways that provide education, information and support to the emerging workforce and a pipeline of qualified workers that business and industry demandTangible benefits for local employers and individuals in the community Helps communities support existing industry and recruit new industry# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.The External OrganizationACTStatesCommunitiesLocal businessesLocal chambers and economic developmentLocal workforce developmentLocal board of educationLocal county commissioners and mayorsLocal technical/community collegeInvestment in infrastructureProvides monthly workforce dataHosts training academy for participating statesProvides toolkits and supportLocal Work ReadyCommunity TeamGovernorState chambersState technical/community college systemState Secretary of CommerceState workforce agencyK-12 education systemState Work Ready Leadership TeamImplementationFrameworkGlobal C-level business leadersUS Chamber of CommerceNational workforce leadersSite selection consultantsEconomic developersOversightAdvisory Board# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.ACT CWRC AcademyApplications are being accepted now until June 29, 2012. Please visit www.workreadycommunities.org for more information. The CWRC Academy Process# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.
On-Demand Reporting Tool# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.National Data Perspective
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Natl Snapshot and Benefits
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Customer Resources
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Viewing State Data# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.South Carolina State Page
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Aiken County Page
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Website County Level Data
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Website County Reports
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Reporting Improved NCRC Earned
Beginning with July data reports, improved NCRC data will be reported# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Business Engaged Functionality 1 of 2
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Business Engaged Functionality 1 of 2# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Data for Non-Participating States
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Oklahoma State Page
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.Tulsa County Page
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.For more [email protected]://www.workreadycommunities.org
# | 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved.
