WorkKeys Assessments

WHAT IS WORKKEYS ?
ACT WorkKeys® is a job skills assessment system measuring “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation being considered & at any level of education.

TESTING INFORMATION

• Register online at bismarckstate.edu/testing for the WorkKeys

• You may select any day/time that is available on the online registration form.

• If you are registering on your own, you will need to notify your Career Advisor of date/time in order to be excused from school to take the exam.

• Each assessment is 55 minutes long, so plan for about 3 ½ hours the first time testing.

• Can schedule between the hours of 8:30am to 12:30pm, BSC Testing Center will close at 4:00pm.

• Must pass these three assessments with a score of 5:

• Applied Math

• Graphic Literacy

• Workplace Documents

*The exam can only be taken 2 times per 30 day period*

• Cost: All three assessments $60, or $20 per assessment if taken individually.

• You will pay at the Student Finance office, located on 1^st floor of Schafer Hall, and you can pay by cash, check or credit card.

• If you have a balance at BSC, possibly due to a dual credit course, you must have that paid off before being able to take the exam. You may contact the Student Finance office (701-224-5533) or Campus Connection to check before your scheduled date to take the exam.

ONLINE PRACTICE TEST

• Prepstep - Prepare for WorkKeys

1. Go to: http://goo.gl/WcY5cA (Must register for an account)

2. Click CAREER EXPLORATION

3. Click PREPARE FOR WORKKEYS ASSESSMENTS

4. Click PRACTICE TESTS, under EXPLORE WORKKEYS PRACTICE TESTS

• Each Assessment has two online practice tests

• Select the LEARNER MODE

• Peterson's Test Prep

  1. Go to: https://tcpr.petersons.com/ (Must register for an account)

  2. Search Workkeys

  3. Select the assessment you would like to complete a practice test for

• Sample Questions - https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-job-seekers/preparation.html

REMINDERS:

• Bring a pencil & calculator; $60 for full testing; $20/test if testing fewer than three; driver’s license/Photo ID

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your testing time

• Your Career Advisor will notify the attendance office of your absence, but you must let your teachers know that you will be absent for WorkKeys testing & prepare for any missing assignments

• Check into the attendance office when leaving for testing and upon returning to school. You are expected to be back at school as soon as you are finished testing.

• If you must cancel your scheduled exam date, you need to do so with your Career Advisor.

• IMPORTANT – After you have completed the Workkeys with the needed scores, you will need to complete the scholarship application. Click here for directions on completing the application through PowerSchool.

BSC Campus Map

Testing Center Location/Room #: Schafer Hall Room 205 (1500 Edwards Ave) Ph: 224-5658