We are the National Career Readiness Certificate Advocates, A.K.A. the Advocates. We see a clear solution where many see a problem. America has a skills shortage. We see the certificate as the best solution to address the skills gap.
Advocates speak on behalf of others. We advocate for this solution on behalf of the employers and the individuals that will benefit from a better alignment of skills with workplace needs. Employers need workers with solid workplace skills. Most jobs in the knowledge economy have a significant knowledge component. Employers need workers that are adept life-long learners. A solid foundation is essential for building further skills. Individuals need solid skills to be competitive in the job market. Higher skills lead to higher wages.
We work to aggregate and amplify the voices of employers and individuals that see the certificate as a win-win solution for employers and workers. Employers must come together to clearly articulate their needs so that education systems and workforce development systems have a common goal. Employers can add their voice by faxing a Letter of Commitment (LOC) to us for posting on this site. Details are provided on the Employers page. Individuals can sign up to add their name to the list of Advocates displayed on the website and to receive our monthly newsletter.
Most of the information on this site is focused to help employers, educators, and workforce development professionals. If you are an individual interested in learning more about how the certificate can help you, we recommend that you visit the ACT certificate website. Links are provided on our ACT page.
Links to the list of LOCs and the list of Advocates are at the top of this page. There is a sign up link there too.
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