The ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC®) is a nationally recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that measures and certifies the foundational work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. It is issued based on performance on ACT® WorkKeys® assessments and is used by job seekers, employers, educators, and workforce developers. Employers benefit from recognizing this credential because it helps them validate foundational skills to improve hiring, reduce turnover, and lower training costs. Helping Texarkana, USA build a qualified and competitive workforce. ACT Work Ready Communities is a framework for community- based workforce development. This certification is a regional tool to drive economic growth in Bowie and Miller County. With this certification, our region can demonstrate its economic viability to employers, location consultants, investors, and other decision- makers, as this data improves our region’s competitiveness in assessing economic growth. Miller County is a certified Work Ready Community. Bowie County is 78% there! ACT® WORKKEYS® NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE™
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Texarkana plant, a proud producer of Cooper branded tires, has been one of the area’s leading employers since 1964. Goodyear is committed to fostering growth and development, offering a wide range of career opportunities for both seasoned professionals and newcomers to the workforce. Our dedicated associates actively support community organizations and initiatives, participating in local events such as the annual Big Bass Fishing Tournament and golf tournament fundraisers, which benefit the United Way of Greater Texarkana. Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .
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