2. ACT Mission: Helping people achieve education and workplace success

3. 5.7 million Adults Have at Least One Education Barrier Jobs lost in America since fall, 2008.

4. 7.1 million Jobs eliminated in America since December, 2007.

6. Total 26,455,554 Total 56,371,283 Total 18,409,284

8. 2014 (Projected) High 30% Low 45% Middle 25% 2007 Skill Level of America’s Workforce Job Demand and Supply Job Skill Level Demand Job Skill Level Supply High 33% Low 22% Middle 45% Skill Gap

9. Skill Up Now!

10. A Measuring Stick – a Skills-based Ruler

11. Competency Model Pyramid taken from NAM competency model

12. Advanced Manufacturing Competency Model Ready for Work, Ready for College Entry Level Industry Certifications Occupation-Specific Certifications Career Paths – Life Long Learning High Quality Middle Class Jobs

14. Applied Mathematics Locating Information Reading for Information

15. What is the National Career Readiness Certificate? Three core assessments powered by WorkKeys (RFI, AM, LI) A system that measures individual skills against workplace requirements A meaningful workforce credential A measure of critical thinking and problem solving skills across multiple essential competencies Greater than the sum of its parts

16. #2 Spot!