Harrison County is a proud Work Ready Community that has maintained their status since August of 2019. This initiative strives to educate individuals and help employers find qualified employees. Harrison County Lifelong Learning administers  the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC), a portable, industry-recognized credential that clearly identifies an individual’s workplace skills. The test consists of three sections; Workplace Documents, Applied Math and Graphic Literacy. Individuals can earn a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze level status which correlates to virtually any job and reveals an employee’s aptitude for different skills.

There are now 50 employers in Harrison County that recognize or recommend the NCRC.  Individuals interested in taking the test should contact Harrison County Lifelong Learning for a proctored session.