2006 News Releases

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December 19, 2006	ACT to Study Student Achievement in High School Core Courses and Examine Connection with College-Ready Knowledge and Skills ACT will study the quality and effectiveness of U.S. high school core courses in preparing students for college and work, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
December 14, 2006	Statement on "Tough Choices" Report Statement from ACT Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Ferguson on the release of "Tough Choices or Tough Times," the new report by the National Center on Education and the Economy.
September 27, 2006	ACT Launches National Employability Standard with Career Readiness System Business leaders now have a way to recognize highly skilled job applicants and employees through ACT's National Career Readiness System.
August 22, 2006	ACT Names Vice President of Professional Development Services ACT has named Susan Valentine as the vice president of Professional Development Services (PDS).
August 16, 2006	ACT National and State Scores A description of the academic abilities and nonacademic characteristics of ACT-tested high school graduates from the class of 2006.
August 16, 2006	Average ACT Score Jumps for High School Class of 2006; College Readiness Improves, But Many Grads Still Lack College-Ready Skills National ACT scores rose significantly in 2006, but the majority of test-takers still lack college-ready skills in math and science.
August 14, 2006	ACT Names President/COO of Education Division ACT has named Cynthia Board Schmeiser to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of its Education Division.
June 23, 2006	It's All About Productivity: Expanded WorkKeys System Gives Insight into Job Performance A set of "soft skill" assessments being added to the WorkKeys system will measure the match between an applicant, a job, and an organization.
May 8, 2006	High School Graduates Need Similar Math, Reading Skills Whether Entering College or Workforce Training Programs High school students who plan to enter workforce training programs after they graduate need academic skills similar to those needed by students planning to enter college, according to a new study conducted by ACT.
March 28, 2006	ACT Launches School Version of Online Test Prep Program ACT now offers a school version of ACT Online Prep, the new online tool for ACT test preparation. High schools, school districts, and states may purchase the program in order to provide access to all of their students.
March 21, 2006	ACT Centers to Administer Certification Exams to Health Care Office Professionals ACT will deliver web-based Certified Medical Manager exams for the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (PAHCOM) beginning in April 2006.
March 1, 2006	High School Reading Not Challenging Enough, Says ACT Substantial experience with complex reading texts in high school is the key to development of college-level reading skills, according to a new report by ACT that calls for major changes in high school reading standards and instruction.
February 6, 2006	ACT Centers to Administer NITC Certification Exams for Plumbers, Pipefitters ACT announces it will deliver web-based exams to people seeking National Inspection Testing Certification (NITC), which tests and certifies personnel in the plumbing, piping, HVACR and related industries. The exams will be delivered through the nationwide network of ACT Centers.

The preceding is a selection of ACT news releases.

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