Why CentreREADY™?
One of the biggest challenges currently facing employers across industry sectors is finding employees with the appropriate skill sets. These include core skills, often referred to as “soft” skills. Six such attributes have been specifically identified by Centre County employers as being essential for their employees to possess. The initiative seeks to connect local employers with individuals that are gaining proficiency in these areas, fostering access to a quality workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Attributes of a CentreREADY™ worker
Work Ethic
Ability to be punctual and productive, and to effectively manage time; taking pride in
work product and a job well done.
Tactfulness/ Manners
Ability to treat people with respect, courtesy, and consideration, especially in difficult
situations; exhibiting emotional maturity.
Team Work
Ability to build relationships with colleagues and customers with diverse viewpoints,
apply individual skills toward a common goal, and balance individual needs with the
organizational need to perform as a unit.
Communication
Ability to articulate thoughts or ideas clearly, succinctly, effectively, and appropriately.
Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving
Ability to exercise sounds reasoning when analyzing issues, making decisions and
overcoming problems as they arise.
Understanding Supervision/ World of Work
Ability to respect and understand the organizational mission, ‘chain of command’
within the workplace, and accept final decisions made by supervisors.
Business/Organizational Supporters
| Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County PSECU Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. FirstQuality Enterprises, Inc. Diamondback Truck Covers eLoop llc HC Hood Co Hospitality Asset Management Co. Strawberry Fields Inc. Kish Bank H&R Excavating Mount Nittany Health Manpower Staffing HFL Corporation Central PA Workforce Development CIU #10 T2B Commercial Interiors Blaise Alexander Centre Daily Times Geisinger Health System The HR Office Builders Association of Central PA State College Area School District Bellefonte Area School District Penns Valley Area School District Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District PA CareerLink Centre County Homeland Manufacturing Services, Inc. Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) The D-Stress Station Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate — GSA Realty Penn State Hospitality Services Scott’s Landscaping, Inc. Primerica American Philatelic Society Days Inn by Wyndham Penn State Mount Nittany Health Centre Daily Times Your Cigar Den Bayada Pediatrics Bayada Home Health Care Central PA Convention & Visitors Bureau Centre County Government Looks Hair Design Leonard S. Fiore, Inc. In Home Services of Central PA NextHome Price Point Realty Your Furniture 4 Less ChemCut Corp. Fulton Bank |
Federal Taphouse State College Lion Country Lodging (HAM Co.) State College Spikes The State Theatre The UPS Store #5642 First Citizens Community Bank Kissinger Bigatel & Brower REALTORS Nittany Lion Inn WJAC-TV Forever Media Foxdale Village Express Employment College Twp. Industrial Dev. Authority Schlow Library Centre County Housing Authority Morgan Advanced Materials Central PA Community Action Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad Lycoming Valley Railroad Actuated Medical Ameron Construction Hotel State College Restaurant & Hospitality Innovative Manufacturers’ Center Centre Crest, dba, Centre Care KADAT Partners, dba, Comfort Keepers WTAJ-TV KCF Technologies, Inc. Sensor Networks, Inc. AristaCare at Hearthside Bald Eagle Area School District BB&T South Hills School of Business & Technology Private Industry Council of the Central Corridor Seven Mountains Media Penn State Hospitality Services Town&Gown Magazine The Centre County Gazette Quality Inn Timberland Federal Credit Union Shaner Group Atherton Hotel (Graduate State College) reMarkables Lion & Cub HomeWatch Caregivers of Central PA Comfort Keepers SPE Federal Credit Union Centre Safe YMCA of Centre County Balfurd PA Cyber School Cintas |
What does it mean to be CentreREADY™?
The designation is the local business community’s seal of approval. When Centre County employers see the CentreREADY™ designation on job applications or resumes, they will know that the applicant possesses an understanding of and proficiency in the core attributes that businesses find essential in employees.
How does one become CentreREADY™?
Your school counselor or academic advisor is able to sign you up for CentreREADY™. Doing so indicates your interest in achieving the CentreREADY™ designation. Participating school districts will monitor and measure proficiency in the six core attributes. CentreREADY™ certification is available to students entering the workforce upon graduation, as well as to those continuing their education. Your school counselor or academic advisor is available to discuss CentreREADY™ measurement in more detail.
Partners
Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County
Bald Eagle Area School District
Bellefonte Area School District
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
PA CareerLink® Centre County
Penns Valley Area School District
Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District
Private Industry Council of the Central Corridor
South Hills School of Business & Technology
State College Area School District
