Ready for College, Ready for Work

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What does it take for students to be prepared to enter the workforce after high school? Join ACT in unpacking research that shows all students need comparable skills whether they’re entering a workforce training program or going directly to college. You’ll also hear representatives from the Elgin, Ill., school district and business community about their implementation of a system that blends WorkKeys, ACT’s Career Readiness Certificate, and several school practices and has led to more students graduating high school ready for college and careers.

Sara Clough, director, Elementary and Secondary School Programs, ACT, Iowa City, Iowa;
Carol DePue, career and technical education coordinator, School District U-46, Elgin, Ill.; and
Patrick Hayes, chairman of the board, Fabric Images, Inc., Elgin, Ill.