Des Moines Area Community College, along with Iowa Workforce Development, have been working hard with the Skilled Iowa program in an effort to strengthen the workforce of Iowa.

Skilled Iowa features an assessment that offers workers an opportunity to receive a National Career Readiness Certificate. The Skilled Iowa assessment is made by the creators of the ACT and is a nationally recognized program. According to its website, the NCRC Plus ranks individuals in the following soft skills categories:

• Work Discipline: Productivity and dependability.