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What is WorkKeys?
The WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system designed to help employers select, hire, train, develop and retain a high-performance workforce. As part of ACT's Work Readiness System, ACT WorkKeys has helped millions of people in high schools, colleges, professional associations, businesses, and government agencies build their skills to increase global competitiveness and develop successful career pathways.
Who will take the WorkKeys Assessment?
Seniors who earned a CTE Career Pathway Concentration in North Carolina have the opportunity to take the assessment for free! A CTE Career Pathway Concentration is earned when students earn two or more Career & Technical Education credits in a pathway with one of the credits being a second level course.
Why is WorkKeys Important?
Not only do CTE Students have an opportunity to learn more in the areas of their interests they have the possibility to graduate with an advantage by having a portable Credential that shows evidence of their skills. It is a great tool to add to your resume to be competitive in today’s job market.
Successful completion of ACT WorkKeys assessments in the three areas can lead to earning ACT's National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a portable credential earned by more than 1 million people across the United States. The WorkKeys Certificate proves to potential Employers that you have a particular level of desired skills. Once you add it to your Resume you can become more marketable!!
What will be tested on WorkKeys?
The test consists of three sections:
Applied Mathematics (34 questions)
Graphic Literacy (38 questions)
Workplace Documents (35 questions)
The assessment will be given online and 55 minutes are provided for each section.
How do I Prepare for WorkKeys?
Access the following study and Practice Materials
What Employers are supporting ACT Work Keys?
Employers that are recognizing or recommending employees attain the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate as a measure of foundational workplace skills can be found at this link.
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