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Illinois Employers Discussion of the National Career Readiness Certificate

The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies to employers that an individual possesses foundational skills in three areas essential to job performance. The Certificate is based on three of ACT's WorkKeys Assessments – Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating information. Two of these assessments have been taken by Illinois high school juniors during their Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) since the PSAE began in 2001.

Please join us in exploring how National Career Readiness Certificates can be used in screening, hiring and promotion, targeting employee training and development.

Hear why Illinois manufacturers are using the National Career Readiness Certificate and consider whether other industry sectors should be adopting it. Discuss the importance of encouraging high school and community college students to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate at the highest level. Forecast the implications for Illinois' workforce and economic development. Weigh in on the ROI of three WorkKeys assessments statewide for all students.

Panelists:

  • Martin Scaglione, President & COO, ACT Workforce Development
  • Ron Bullock, Chairman, Bison Gear & Engineering, St. Charles
  • Patrick Hayes, Founder & Chairman, Fabric Images, Inc., Elgin.
  • Jeff Mays, President, Illinois Business Roundtable

    Additional Registration Information: 
    Due to Aon Center security procedures, pre-registration is required. Registration for this event closes at 5pm on February 1. Requests for reasonable accomodations must be made by January 28.
     
    Date: Wednesday, February 03, 2010
    Time: 8:30 am - 10:00 am
    Cost: FREE
    Location: Chicagoland Chamber, 200 E. Randolph St, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601
    Sponsors: Chicagoland Chamber Education & Workforce Quality Committee
    Contact: Peggy Luce at pluce@chicagolandchamber.orgor 312-494-6745
    Presenter: : Martin Scaglione, ACT; Sylvia Wetzel, Bison Gear & Engineering; Patrick Hayes, Fabric Images, Inc.; Jeff Mays, Illinois Business Roundtable

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