Cenla Work Ready Network Prepares the Workforce of the Future

Central Louisiana is being proactive when it comes to maintaining it excellent, productive workforce. The Cenla Work Ready Network is a system designed to link education with workforce development efforts and align them with regional economic needs. This program is currently offered to all high school students in 9 Central Louisiana Parishes.

Key components include:  

• Career Ready 101 -  Career training course that prepares students for certification with WorkKeys assessments.

• WorkKeys - Job skills assessment system leading to the National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC).

• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) - Portable, evidence-based credential that measures essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success.

• Assistance to high schools for development of industry-based certifications.

At the end of the 2012 School year:

• 5,862 students were active the program

• 2,409 students earned the National Career Readiness Certificate

  • 10 Platinum Certificates

  • 356 Gold Certificates

  • 1,450 Silver Certificates

  • 593 Bronze Certificates   
    

The NCRC is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success.

The Cenla Work Ready Network provides employers with the resources they need to:
        -- Certify their workforce
        -- Document workforce quality
        -- Provide a better trained workforce
        --  Help you plan and address existing and future employment needs.

How the National Career Readiness Certificate can help you improve your hiring process:

When you ask for the National Career Readiness Certificate from your applicants, you'll find only the most skilled employees.

 Benefits for Employers

•  Reduce turnover
• Take the guesswork out of your selection decisions
• Improve the effectiveness of your training dollars
• Determine individual and organization skill needs
• Aid communication between employers and educators or trainers