A national work readiness training program is taking hold in West Michigan, and one company that provides assistance to persons with vocational barriers touts the program as a key component in developing skills to make workers more employable.
According to excerpts from the story:
MUSKEGON — Goodwill Industries of West Michigan (GIWM) has a vision – to be the area’s preferred provider of services assisting individuals with vocational barriers in gaining employment and independence.
To make this happen, GIWM has embraced WorkKeys/National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) for its incumbent and future employees.
The local push for WorkKeys/NCRC results from funding from the WIRED initiative administered by the West Michigan Strategic Alliance.
According to Tom Griffin, GIWM’s workforce development director, in December and January the organization tested two groups of employees with WorkKeys. These groups included habitation trainers and Goodwill retail store managers – positions Goodwill deems crucial.
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