What is WorkKeys?
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 are CTE Concentrators (Taken four or more Career & Technical Education Credits in a Cluster with one of the credits being a second level course) have the opportunity to take the assessment for free!
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:
The assessment will be given online and is timed. Each section has about 33 questions.
How do I Prepare for WorkKeys?
Access the following study and Practice Materials
Who Uses WorkKeys?
Who can I talk to about WorkKeys?
Mrs. Leslie Cole in Room 1230 - [email protected]
Instructional Management Coordinator
Apex High School
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 are CTE Concentrators (Taken four or more Career & Technical Education Credits in a Cluster with one of the credits being a second level course) have the opportunity to take the assessment for free!
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
- Reading for Information
- Locating Information
The assessment will be given online and is timed. Each section has about 33 questions.
How do I Prepare for WorkKeys?
Access the following study and Practice Materials
Who Uses WorkKeys?
- Link to Companies that use WorkKeys:
Who can I talk to about WorkKeys?
Mrs. Leslie Cole in Room 1230 - [email protected]
Instructional Management Coordinator
Apex High School
