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• MISSOURI UPDATE
Certified Work Ready Communities Overview
State driven--led nationally by ACT-Workforce Division-Missouri one of the 1st 4 states in the nation chosen to participate in 2012 Today, 1 of 24 states participating
States will use NCRC (National Career Readiness Certificate) to skill up workforce
Employers will partner to help build talent pipeline and drive growth
Local counties will have verifiable data to validate the quality of their workforce
CWRC provides a Consistent National Framework
Missouri Snapshot - Almost 63,000 NCRC’s statewide, over 3Million
nationally64 counties now participating
Almost 2600 employers recognizing
18 CERTIFIED COUNTIES
Adair, Barry, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Chariton, Franklin, Henry, Jasper, Jefferson, Linn, Newton, Pettis, Ripley, Saline, St Francois, Vernon, Livingston, Grundy
What does the Certified Work Ready Communities initiative do?
Link workforce development to education
Align skills with the economic development needs of communities
Match individuals to jobs based on skill levels.
What’s in it for Key Stakeholders…
Economic Developers and Community Leaders can quantify the skill level of their workforce
Businesses and industry benefit from a workforce with the foundational skills to be productive
What’s in it for Key Stakeholders
Individuals understand what skills are required by employers and how to prepare themselves
Helps Educators measure skill gaps of students and build career pathways that benefit both, individuals and business
Benefits for Economic Developers?
#1 Reason a business would locate to a community is available skilled labor
Drives economic competitiveness Demonstrate Missouri’s qualified workforce
Provide more opportunities for employment in Missouri.
Benefits of CWRCEconomic Development ToolStronger skilled workforceMakes Missouri more attractive to
developersTax Base Increase
Expansion of existing businesses Moving new businesses to Missouri
Encourages businesses to stayKeeps employers from moving entry-
level jobs to other cities, states, or countries
Decreases unemployment rates
Community Criteria
County certification is based primarily on the number of National Career Readiness Certificates (NCRC) attained in specific and distinct workforce categories, as well as # of supporting businesses. (based on 2010 census)
Transitional-unemployed workers/job seekers
Emerging- Graduating studentsCurrent workforce
Veterans (Missouri tracking)
What is an NCRC? An NCRC is
Evidence-based Industry-recognized Portable credential Certifies essential
skills important for workplace success
Awarded at four levels:
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
NCRCDocuments these Skills
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
Certificate Levels
*Approximate percentage based on jobs in the WorkKeys occupational profile database.
Certificates are awarded by achieving
a minimum
Level 3score on all
assessments
Level 4score on all
assessments
Level 5score on all
assessments
Level 6score 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
Takes guesswork out of hiring for the employer
Reduces turnover costReduces training time and costsIncreases productivity
Benefits to Employers
Evidence based
“The National Career Readiness Certificate will make the hiring process smoother and more efficient. It will provide effective measure of the applicant’s fundamental skills, and give the employer an assessment for potential success. Today’s economy demands a tool which ensures job seekers have the right stuff to succeed.”
Daniel P. Mehan, President/CEO, Missouri State Chamber of Commerce
Where do job seekers or students earn an NCRC?
Missouri Career Centers ― no cost for 18 or older
Community Colleges & Vocational Technical Schools ― using WorkKeys to assess graduating students; NCRC to assist in the job search
Many Missouri High Schools now testing their Juniors & Seniors. Some using it as an entry/exit exam to gauge proficiency—(work with Mo Job Center near you or area Community College
Funding available presently to assist with under 18 testing
For Additional Information
Workreadycommunities.org
http://www.ded.mo.gov/getcertified
[email protected] call (573) 522-2744
Cheri Tune, Director CWRC