Workforce and Economic Development

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Grand Junction Creates a Community-Wide Skill Credential for Residents
A Colorado community uses the WorkKeys^® system to create a common language for business and education that leads to a highly qualified workforce.
WorkKeys Case Study, 2006

Hiring Responsible Team Members
Steelscape used WorkKeys for pre-employment screening to hire responsible, skilled employees for self-directed work teams. Results: reduced turnover, development of a strong community workforce, award-winning hiring method.
WorkKeys Case Study, 2006

Program Helps At-Risk Students Succeed
The Aims Community College high school diploma program used WorkKeys to help potential high school dropouts graduate and gain skills for the workforce. Student success stories.
WorkKeys Case Study, 2006

Adopting a Common Language for Regional Economic Change
Businesses, unions, schools, government agencies, community colleges, and Syracuse University work together to implement WorkKeys-based training and workforce quality improvement plan.
WorkKeys Case Study, 2004