In 2012, the Iowa Workforce Development was commissioned by WEDG, Washington Economic Development Group, and other area economic development groups to conduct a laborshed study of the 7-county Kirkwood Community College area, including communities in Washington County.

The presentation of the study will provide information on the $9-million Kirkwood Washington Regional Education Center which is set to open in the fall of 2014, and will include information on the National Career Readiness Certificate.

Due to inclement weather, the presentation has been rescheduled to March 21 at 9 a.m. at the ISU Extension classroom at the Washington County Fairgrounds.