Western Wyoming launches new workforce program

Western Wyoming Community College recently launched its work ready community initiative.

The initiative strives to see Sweetwater County recognized with an ACT Work Ready Community that recognizes ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate. ACT is most commonly known for its college entrance exams many high school students take during the junior and senior years.

The certificate allows employers to match specific job and skill sets with employees. Employees take a test measuring their aptitude in a number of areas such as reading comprehension and mathematics, which are then ranked. Thos...