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ACT Certified Work Ready Communities A framework for community-based workforce development to drive economic growth National Metrics for ACT Certified Work Ready Communities NAME: ERINA T. GREEN DATE: JUNE 7, 2012

2 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. 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

3 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. 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

4 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. 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: 3s and above Bronze 4s and above Silver 5s and above Gold WorkKeys ScoresCertificate 6s and above Platinum

5 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. 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

6 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. The External Organization ACT States Communities Local businesses Local chambers and economic development Local workforce development Local board of education Local county commissioners and mayors Local technical/community college Investment in infrastructure Provides monthly workforce data Hosts training academy for participating states Provides toolkits and support Local Work Ready Community Team Governor State chambers State technical/community college system State Secretary of Commerce State workforce agency K-12 education system State Work Ready Leadership Team Implementation Framework Global C-level business leaders US Chamber of Commerce National workforce leaders Site selection consultants Economic developers Oversight Advisory Board

7 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. ACT CWRC Academy Applications are being accepted now until June 29, Please visit 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

8 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. On-Demand Reporting Tool

9 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. National Data Perspective

10 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Nat’l Snapshot and Benefits

11 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Customer Resources

12 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Viewing State Data

13 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. South Carolina State Page

14 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Aiken County Page

15 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Website County Level Data

16 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Website County Reports

17 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Reporting Improved NCRC Earned Beginning with July data reports, improved NCRC data will be reported

18 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Business Engaged Functionality 1 of 2

19 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Business Engaged Functionality 1 of 2

20 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Data for Non-Participating States

21 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Oklahoma State Page

22 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. Tulsa County Page

23 | © 2012 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. For more information…  