The demand for improved workplace skills in the U.S. is rapidly rising, and U.S. industries, employees, and educational systems are struggling to respond. This paper describes the Skills Advantage program, an effort led by employers and facilitated by Kirkwood Community College to address regional employment needs. This work-ready certificate program allows emerging, traditional, and incumbent workers to communicate their skills and skill levels to employers in relationship to the requirements of the workplace. Regional training organizations and community agencies can help improve the capability of the regional workforce by integrating Skills Advantage-related skills instruction to existing programs. (Contains 3 figures.)