Workkeys Testing

What is WorkKeys?

ACT WorkKeys® assessments measure your foundational skills which are required for success in the workplace.

Students will take three ACT WorkKeys assessments:

• Applied Math

• Graphic Literacy

• Workplace Documents

"Each assessment offers varying levels of difficulty. The levels build on each other, incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. 

For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5. The complexity increases as the quantity and/or density of the information increases." 

Who will take WorkKeys?

• Seniors who are CTE Concentrators (taken two or more Career & Technical Education Credits in a Cluster, with one of the credits being a second level course) are required to take the assessments.

• JCC CTE CCP courses count when identifying CTE Concentrators.  

• The WorkKeys assessments are required for all eligible CTE concentrators per G.S. §115C-174.25 

• Please contact Ms. Alford, CHHS Career Development Coordinator, or your school counselor with questions about CTE Concentrator Status.  

• You will receive an email from Ms. Mary Kathryn Jones, CHHS Testing Coordinator, with more information about testing dates and times.

Why is WorkKeys important?

All students will eventually enter the workforce.  

The WorkKeys system measures skills valued by employers.

Students can use their results to gain a better understanding of their chances for success in the workplace as well as to improve areas where their skills are weak.

Students, job seekers, and seasoned professionals can use WorkKeys to gain a valid way to demonstrate their abilities to employers. 

Educators and employers can use it to help take the guesswork out of determining student, applicant, and employee qualifications.  

How can I prepare?

To help you prepare, please visit the 

You can also visit the ACT WorkKey's website to access the ACT Knowledge Hub which includes practice questions.