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Taylor, Barren Counties now certified Work Ready Communities Secretary Heiner announces newest 'Kentucky Work Ready Communities'. Five counties earn certifications in all: In addition to Taylor and Barren certifications, Harlan Laurel and Scott Counties are now Work Ready Communities in progress. With Taylor County's designation and Adair County's 16 months ago (See Ellen Zornes story Adair County receives Work Ready certification ), CM's 7 county area now has two counties with the top certification and four, Green, Casey, Russell and Cumberland Counties designated as Kentucky Work Ready Communities in progress. Click on headline for complete story By Kim Saylor Brannock News from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 17, 2017) - Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Hal Heiner announced today that Barren and Taylor counties have been certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Communities. In addition, Harlan, Laurel and Scott counties have been certified as Kentucky Work Ready Communities in Progress. "Everything we aspire to economically is contingent on our communities having a skilled workforce that is ready and able to fulfill the needs of employers. Earning the Kentucky Work Ready Communities certification gives counties a competitive edge when businesses are looking for a new location or want to expand in Kentucky. I encourage all communities in the Commonwealth to pursue the Work Ready designation," Heiner said. The Kentucky Work Ready Communities certification program from the Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board (KWIB) and the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet assures employers that a local workforce has the talent and skills necessary to staff existing jobs and to master the innovative technologies new jobs will require. To become certified, a county must gather local support and commitment and apply for the Work Ready Community designation. Counties have to meet criteria in six areas including high school graduation rates, National Career Readiness Certificate holders, demonstrated community commitment, educational attainment, soft-skills development and digital literacy. Counties that are close to meeting all of the criteria may be designated as Kentucky Work Ready Communities in Progress. To achieve this level, a county must present a viable plan to meet all of the criteria within three years. The designation shows that a community is making strides and working with its business, education, workforce and economic development leaders to set and meet common goals that will give the county an economic edge. Currently, 85 counties are certified as Work Ready Communities or Work Ready Communities in Progress. "Momentum is growing for the Kentucky Work Ready Communities program as more communities learn about the certification and how it can help them achieve a higher level of competitiveness among business and industry," said Hugh Haydon, chair of KWIB. Applications for the certification are reviewed by a panel appointed by the KWIB. The panel recommends certification by the board for the counties that satisfy the criteria. The panel meets four times a year to review applications, which can be submitted at any time. For more information about the Kentucky Work Ready Communities program, go to workready.ky.gov This story was posted on 2017-11-17 12:15:40
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