how to become an ncrc advocate - louisiana
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Making It Happen:
Louisiana Advocates and
February 16, 2012Cenla Work Ready Network 2012 Workforce Summit,
Alexandria, Louisiana
Advocates presentation points
1. Status of the Certificate Movement
2. The National CRC Advocates
3. Organizing Cenla Advocates
National Certificate Movement
The national standard has emerged.
Twenty-nine states already have career readiness certificate websites.
Iowa
Minnesota
The AdvocatesAn advocate is someone who speaks for people
who cannot speak for themselves.
National CRC Advocates• 90 million Americans are disadvantaged due to
skills deficiencies.
• Our mission is to transform lives by helping people gain clarity regarding valuable workplace skills that lead to good jobs.
• We work to align the voices of thousands of dedicated professionals in business, education, and workforce development.
• Our purpose as a 501(c)3 = to educate and align
• To build an active LEARNING COMMUNITY, to identify and share best practices
• To assist in organizing state ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS & learning events
• To be a RESOURCE providing infrastructure and to connect you to various experts
EmployersWorkforce
Development
K-12
Community Colleges
WIB
A network of professionals from all different sectors. We are cross-functional teams.
Economic Development
Who are the Advocates?
Workplace Skills
REGIONAL NETWORK
Also:- Corrections- Community Agencies- Foundations
EmployersWorkforce
Development
K-12
Community Colleges
WIB
A network of professionals from all different sectors. We are cross-functional teams.
Economic Development
Who are the Advocates?
Workplace Skills
REGIONAL NETWORK
GRCC
MiWorks! Agencies
Employer Councils
KISD
Talent 2025
The Right Place
Concordia
GrantLa Salle
Rapides
Vernon
A network of professionals from within a state. Activities depend on the state, yet we all have stake in the game.
Avoyelles
STATE NETWORK
Louisiana(Cenla)
Also:- Winn- Catahoula
LouisianaIowa
Illinois
Georgia
Michigan
A network of professionals from different states. We foster learning between states, creating interstate learning.
Alaska
NATIONAL NETWORK
SkillsCertification
Also:- all advocate networks- all advocate states
Organizing Louisiana Advocates
1. INDIVIDUALS
2. EMPLOYERS
3. COMMUNITY
Individuals
• Participate in our Learning Communities
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The Community
• Individuals, educators, employers, economic developers:
Commitment
- We provide the free learning opportunities, you need to choose to engage.
- What help do you need?
Kristin Ekkens, Executive Director616.299.9690 celltwitter: kekkens [email protected]
www.ncrcadvocates.org
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