2. Keith Gary, PhD Chair, Missouri Workforce Investment Board Helping your business, your schools, and your community close skill gaps to create a more competitive workforce Work Ready Communities Certifie d

3. Did you know?

4. Employers say they cannot find candidates with the right skills to positions… Uncovering the Problem The Skill--- Gap …Job seekers say they think it is hard to find a job they are qualified for

5. The Solution National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) NCRC Overview video

6. NCRC = Assessment Is the nationally recognized Gold Standard for workplace skills assessment.

7. Components of NCRC Reading for Information  Measures skill used when reading written text Applied Mathematics  Measures skill in applying mathematical reasoning, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques Locating Information  Measures skill in working with workplace graphics to find and analyze information

8. Certificate Levels Helps employers with placement and training —allowing them to further develop an efficient workforce *Approximate percentage based on jobs in the WorkKeys occupational profile database. Certificates are awarded by achieving a minimum Level 3 score on all assessments Level 4 score on all assessments Level 5 score on all assessments Level 6 score on all assessments Skill levels demonstrate ability for* 16% of jobs 67% of jobs 93% of jobs 99% of jobs Sample Occupation Correlation Auto Body Repair Technician Veterinary Assistant Janitorial Supervisor Drywall Installer Pharmacy Aid Administrative Manager Head Cook Medical Assistant Engineering Technician Machinist School Counselor Pharmacy Technician Semi-Conductor Processor Business Executive Electrician Accountant Technical Writer Sales Manager Registered Nurse Manager Elevator Installer and Repairer

9. Business Partners in Missouri

10. Don’t Take our word for it. Hear from employers Employer video

11. Question: So how is the NCRC tied to …

12. Sketchbook video NCRC is at the very ROOT of Certified Work Ready Communities

13. Ready. Set. Grow. Links workforce development and education Aligns with the economic development needs of communities, regions and the state Matches individuals to jobs based on skill levels Closes skills gaps by qualifying a community’s workforce +

14. Certified Work Ready Communities Strengthens your local workforce and community’s competitiveness

15. Business Association video Why it Matters to Communities

16.  Missouri Economic Development Council  State Chamber of Commerce and Industry  Associated Industries of Missouri-AIM Endorsing the CWRC

17.  Missouri School Boards Association  Missouri Community College Association  Missouri Workforce Investment Board Endorsing the CWRC

18. Support from Business Leadership Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Missouri are active members of the statewide CWRC leadership team Business-led Missouri Workforce Investment Board has endorsed this initiative and will play an active leadership role in community certification

19. CWRC is a voluntary, community-based initiative led by key stakeholders Engage local employers Meet goals (as established by state with ACT):  Number of individuals earning a National Career Readiness Certificate  Number of businesses recognizing, preferring or recommending the NCRC Getting Certified

20. Already on their Way

21.  Deadline for first round of applications is Friday, November 30, 2012 (Applications will be accepted year round – but review and approval will happen quarterly)  Communities selected will have two years to meet the established goals and achieve certification  MoWIB will make recommendation for certification in early January, 2013 How to Apply Go to: www.ded.mo.gov/getcertified

22. Attend the Workshop this morning at 10:30 Landmark I. Learn More Details