Celebrated on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day is a national movement showcasing modern manufacturing careers. Throughout October, companies and educational institutions open their doors to students, parents, educators, and community leaders.

Neil Reddy brought the celebration to the 2024 ACT Workforce Summit. From the stage in Atlanta, Neil shares inspiration for future generations to enter manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain automation along with tips for workforce partners to grow talent pipelines for these sectors.

• Neil Reddy, CEO
• Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)
• Manufacturing Day Resources
• WorkKeys Skill Benchmarks for MSSC's CPT Credential
• WorkKeys Skill Benchmarks for MSSC's CLA and C PT Credentials

With the increasing demand for skills governing workplace behaviors, ACT’s new WorkKeys Essential Skills assessment is designed to measure and develop these crucial competencies for the future. In episode 55, Dr. Alex Casillas delves into the vital importance of essential skills in both education and the workforce. Join us for a deeper exploration of how essential skills can boost job performance, satisfaction, and career advancement, and learn about the tools available to enhance these abilities.

• Dr. Alex Casillas, Principle Research Psychologist at ACT
• Show Notes and Transcript (PDF)
• WorkKeys Essential Skills from ACT
• Technical Manual on ACT WorkKeys Essential Skills
• WorkKeys Curriculum
• Essential Skills Coaching Tools
• ACT Work Ready Communities
• ACT Workforce Solutions

With a panel of Work Ready Community champions, episode 54 explores innovative strategies and real-world examples of how partnerships between industries, educational institutions, and government agencies are reshaping workforce development. Accelerating Talent Development via Cross Sector Collaboration features panelists from Nebraska, Ohio, and Mississippi in the August 2024 edition of WRC-Live! Discover how these collaborations are breaking down silos, fostering skill growth, and creating a more adaptable and resilient workforce.

• Lyndsie Gibbs, Metropolitan Community College of Omaha
• Alex Lovrien, Metropolitan Community College of Omaha⁠
• Justin Burch, Delta Compass
• Mike Longo, Ohio Means Jobs of Lorain County
• Tina Gridiron, ACT
• Fred McConnel, ACT Work Ready Communities
• Show Notes and Transcript
• ACT Work Ready Communities
• ACT Workforce Solutions
• 2024 ACT Workforce Summit Agenda and Registration