WorkKeys

WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT

WHY SHOULD I TAKE IT? 

Opportunity to showcase your workplace knowledge, possibly earn the National Career Readiness Certificate which will help you with employment, and a score of 3 or higher on all three tests will count towards graduation competencies for both math and English. 

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE (NCRC)?

When you join the job hunt, your job applications will mix with many others on the desks of employers. How can you help move your applications to the top of the stack?  NCRC is an evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills for workplace success. Employers look for it from job candidates because it is a valid predictor of job performance. Earning a level 3 or higher on all three exams will qualify students for the National Career Readiness Certificate and will also count for both English and Math graduation competencies.  

HOW CAN I PRACTICE FOR THE ASSESSMENTS?

You don’t have to go through any special preparation to take WorkKeys Assessments. Getting a good night’s rest and arriving on time are the two most important steps you can take to prepare.

THE ASSESSMENTS:

Applied Math  34 questions, time duration 55 minutes

We use math EVERY DAY! The Applied Math assessment measures critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving techniques for situations that actually occur in today’s workplace. While individuals may use calculators and conversion tables to help with the problems on the assessment, math skills are still needed to think them through. 

Workplace Documents 35 questions, time duration 55 minutes

Employees need to be able to understand written text to do a job. The Workplace Documents assessment measures the skills people use when they read and use written text such as memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies, and regulations on the job.

Graphic Literacy 38 questions, time duration 55 minutes

Workplace graphics come in a variety of formats, but all communicate a level of information. From charts to graphs, diagrams to floor plans, identifying what information is being presented and understanding how to use it are critical to success. The Graphic Literacy assessment measures the skills needed to locate, synthesize, and use information from workplace graphics.