ACT WorkKeys

The ACT WorkKeys exam is for selected seniors and early graduates who have been identified by the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department based on their participation in CTE Concentrator courses.

Students who are notified MUST complete this exam as it is required by NCDPI. 

Testing dates will run from 2/17/2026 to 2/27/2026. Please see our parent letter template here. 

Below are some helpful videos for the ACT WorkKeys

Introduction

Part 1 & 2 of WorkKeys

Part 3 of WorkKeys

Updated information will be provided once scores are available

Students who score gold or platinum will receive cords to wear at graduation as recognition of their hard work!

Please see below for information to help you understand and interpret your scores:

• How the WorkKeys Assessments Can Work For You (pdf)

• WorkKeys-NCRC Benefits Student Letter (pdf)

• Occupational Profiling Database (act.org) students can search for careers that match their scores.

• Using the Occupational Profile Database (video)

• Matching WorkKeys Foundational Skills to Jobs

• Work Keys FAQ