A national certification program could lead Pettis County employers to the right workers and help job seekers become more competitive for desired positions.
Jo Ann Lane, business services representative with the Missouri Career Center and a member of the Pettis County Work Ready Steering Committee, discussed the Certified Work Ready Communities initiative Thursday morning during the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Connection Breakfast at the Fox Theatre Events Center.
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