keith gary, phd chair, missouri workforce investment board helping your business, your schools, and...
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Keith Gary, PhDChair, Missouri Workforce Investment Board
Helping your business, your schools, and your community close skill gapsto create a more competitiveworkforce
Work Ready CommunitiesCertified
Did you know?
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
The SolutionNational Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
NCRC Overview video
NCRC = Assessment
Is the nationallyrecognized
Gold Standardfor workplace
skills assessment.
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
Certificate LevelsHelps 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 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
Business Partners in Missouri
Don’t Take our word for it.
Hear from employers
Employer video
Question: So how is the NCRC tied to …
Sketchbook video
NCRC is at the very ROOT of Certified Work Ready Communities
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
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Certified Work Ready CommunitiesStrengthens your local workforce and community’s competitiveness
Business Association video
Why it Matters to Communities
Missouri Economic Development Council
State Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Associated Industries of Missouri-AIM
Endorsing the CWRC
Missouri School Boards Association
Missouri Community College Association
Missouri Workforce Investment Board
Endorsing the CWRC
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
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
Already on their Way
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
Attend the Workshop this morning at 10:30
Landmark I.
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