A common request from companies looking at locating in an area is “Tell us about your workforce.” It is very unlikely that a community will say they have a bad workforce which means that every community has the best workforce anywhere. By participating in ACT's Certified Work Ready Communities (CWRC) initiative, WorkReady Lucas County is helping:
Business and industry know exactly what foundation
al skills they need for a productive workforce - and to easily communicate their needs
Individuals understand what skills are required by employers - and how to prepare themselves for success
Policy makers consistently measure the skills gap in a timely manner at the national, state and local levels
Educators close the skills gap, via tools integrated into career pathways with stackable industry-recognized credentials
Economic developers use an on-demand reporting tool to market the quality of their workforce
The CWRC empowers WorkReady Lucas County with data, process and tools that drive economic growth. Participants are leveraging the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) to measure and close the skills gap — and building common frameworks that link, align and match their workforce development efforts. As a result, companies thrive with higher quality and more efficient production and workers succeed with quality career and opportunities for advancement.
