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Workforce Development Leaders to Present at ACT WorkKeys National Conference

National leaders representing business and education will give keynote addresses at the 12th annual WorkKeys National Conference.

Students at Highly Selective Colleges Much More Likely Than Others to Graduate in Four Years

A new ACT survey shows that students at colleges with very selective admission policies have higher graduation rates than students at other schools.

National Career Readiness Certificate and ACT WorkKeys to Provide New Gateway for Manufacturing Industry

ACT will assist the National Association of Manufacturers with its new Manufacturing Skills Certification System.

Seeking Nominees to Set Science Standards

The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) and ACT are looking for outstanding science educators and professionals to set achievement levels for grades 4, 8, and 12.

Fewer Students Returning to Same School for Second Year of College

The percentage of U.S. college freshmen who return to the same college for their second year of school is declining, according to an annual survey conducted by ACT.

Preparation by Eighth Grade Critical to College/Career Readiness

Students who aren't on track for college and career readiness by eighth grade are unlikely to attain that level of readiness by high school graduation, according to a new research report by ACT.

ACT, Inc. Publishes New Data Profiling the Future Workforce in 31 States

ACT has made available on its website for the first time, a profile of the future workforce in each of 31 states.

College Readiness Stable for 2008 U.S. High School Grads Even as Number of Students Taking ACT Test Climbs to New Heights

College readiness levels remained steady among U.S. high school graduates in 2008 even as a rapidly expanding base of students took the ACT college admission and placement exam.

ACT, Inc. Announces Job Profile Milestone

ACT announced today that it has completed more than 15,000 detailed job profiles as part of its Workforce Development initiative.

Charles E. Smith Named Vice President, ACT Washington, DC Office

Charles E. Smith joins ACT as Vice President of ACT's Washington, DC office.

America's Choice and ACT, Inc., Announce Partnership

Educational leaders join together to improve opportunities for high school students.

Ranjit Sidhu Named Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at ACT

Ranjit Sidhu joins ACT as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives in the Education Division.

ACT Visiting Scholar to Discuss the Effects of College on Students

Patrick T. Terenzini will discuss research into college education in an upcoming presentation on the ACT campus.

Oluf Davidsen, 1924-2008, Served as ACT President from 1974-1988

ACT's fourth President, Oluf Davidsen, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at his home in Iowa City.

Jimmy Clarke Named Executive Director of ACT Center for College and Career Success

Jimmy Clarke will lead the development and rollout of the newly formed ACT Center, a critically important resource in support of state and national educational initiatives.

San Francisco Giants, O'Connell Recognize Six Northern California Students for Top Scores on ACT Test

Students received awards prior to the start of the May 13 game against the Houston Astros.

Nebraska High School Seniors Recognized for Top ACT Score

Five Nebraska high school seniors were recognized for earning a top composite score of 36 on the ACT.

Three Wisconsin High School Students Win ACT Poster Contest

Three Wisconsin high school students swept the 2008 ACT High School Poster Contest, which challenged students in Florida, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin to create a poster encouraging other students to take the ACT test as their college entrance exam and to attend college.

HR Professionals Can Earn HRCI Credit at WorkKeys National Conference

A session at the 11th annual WorkKeys National Conference has been approved for recertification credit through the Human Resource Certification Institute.

Kansas Seniors Recognized for Top ACT Score

Seven Kansas high school seniors were recognized for earning a top composite score of 36 on the ACT.

WorkKeys System Expands to Help Employers Evaluate "Whole" Job Applicant

ACT has expanded the WorkKeys system, already used by thousands of businesses in selecting highly skilled employees, to offer three Personal Skills assessments. When used with WorkKeys Foundational Skills exams, the system now gives employers a more complete view of job applicants during the selection process.