The Skills Advantage Initiative is an employer-led Technology Corridor strategy designed to develop and communicate the skills needed for employment within the Technology Corridor.

The Work Ready Certificate achieved through the Skills Advantage program is a value-added piece of information that complements your company’s existing hiring practices. It provides vital information for making an informed decision regarding an individual’s employment.

The Certificate and its designation as Bronze, Silver or Gold easily identifies the skill level of an applicant, which in turn should streamline the hiring process and make more effective use of your HR staff’s time.

By “pre-qualifying” each individual’s skills and appropriate match for a position, in the long-run your company should find itself enjoying a more productive workforce and lower turnover because you have accurately identified and hired the right people for the job!

More than 100 employers require or recommend Iowa's National Career Readiness Certificate. See who.