NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE “NCRC”

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Why the NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE “NCRC”

HIGH SCHOOL DATA National High School Graduation Rate 70.6% High School Graduation Rate in Michigan 75%

HIGH SCHOOL DATA 100 high school students 75 graduate from high school - 27 enter workforce with H S diplomas - 48 continue to college - 30 seek bachelor’s degrees -11 graduate in 4 years -18 enter two-year institutions -11 do not complete a degree 25 drop out and enter workforce

HIGH SCHOOL DATA 25 % HS Drop Outs to Work World 27% HS Grads to Work World 23% 2 or 4 year diploma seekers Drop Out and enter Work World 75% Workers in Michigan do not have a 2 or 4 year Degree They need an National Career Readiness Certificate

ADULT DATA Michigan residents over 25 −89% hold HS diploma or higher −25% hold bachelor’s Degree or higher “Middle skill” workers need the National Career Readiness Certificate

ADULT DATA 1/3 of Working-Age Michigan Adults Million People - lack essential skills needed to obtain and hold a Family Sustaining Job 692,000 of these adults do not hold a GED or high school diploma

ADULT DATA 1.15 Million working adults in Michigan with GEDs or high school diplomas - but no postsecondary experience - earn salaries at or below $15.45/Hr State Median Wage

Relationship Between Education and Personal Income, 2006

Manufacturing Jobs High Skill manufacturing jobs rose 37% over the past 20 years Low Skill manufacturing jobs declined 25% during this period

WHO DOES THE NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE AND WHY

EARLY ADOPTERS before the NCRC In the early 2000s 3 Programs Kentucky Jan 2003 Louisiana Feb 2003 Virginia Oct 2004

GROWTH OF STATE PROGRAMS More Programs TennesseeOct 2005 North CarolinaOct 2005 IndianaOct 2005 West VirginiaJan 2006 New Mexico July 2006 Alabama Aug 2006 AUGUST 2006 Georgia Aug 2006 Oklahoma Oct 2006 Florida Apr 2007 Michigan May 2007 South CarolinaJuly 2007 KansasJuly 2007 OhioSept 2007 Missouri Oct 2007

MORE GROWTH OF STATE PROGRAMS More Programs ArkansasJan 2008 AlaskaApril 2008 ConnecticutApril 2008 OregonMay 2008 WyomingMay 2008 IowaJune 2008 ColoradoJune 2008 MississippiAugust 2008 ConnecticutSummer 08 Pilot VermontSummer 08 Pilot

WHO IS TALKING ABOUT IT WisconsinSpring 09 Pilot South Dakota09 Pilot North Dakota09 Legislation MontanaSpring 09 Pilot PennsylvaniaMay 09 Decision

TM NCRC STATE CRC STATE ACTIVITY WORKKEYS REGIONAL ACTIVITY LIMITED WORKKEYS ACTIVITY

The Most Comprehensive Assessment of Workplace Skills Communication –Business Writing –Listening –Reading for Information –Writing NEW! Personal Skills –Performance –Talent –Fit Problem Solving –Applied Mathematics –Applied Technology –Locating Information –Observation Interpersonal Skills –Teamwork

NCRC Reading for Information Applied Mathematics Locating Information 85% of ALL profiled occupations utilize these skills

Core employability skills for approximately 35% of jobs Core employability skills for approximately 65% of jobs Core employability skills for approximately 90% of jobs Certificate Levels

The National Career Readiness System Promotes a common language for employers, individuals, educators Provides a standard method for measuring, comparing work skills Integrates workforce strategies at the state, regional, national levels Connects employer hiring needs to skilled individuals seeking careers

Shared Benefits Employers get meaningful evidence of skills that lead to performance Educators receive clear picture of employer expectations on skills Individuals gain rewards for achieving precise levels of skills that lead to jobs

10-Nov-06 Individual Benefits Demonstrate essential skills that distinguish qualified applicants Identify skill gaps and adopt strategies to close those gaps Rank above competing applicants or incumbents for placement/ promotion

Focus training on specific skill gaps Demonstrate student progress Link academic preparation to career planning and job opportunities Share common language with employers Enhance student employability Educator Benefits

Identify key skill requirements for jobs Identify pool of skilled job applicants Match employee skills to job requirements Align training initiatives for incumbent workers to specific job skill requirements Communicate effectively with educators Improve employee retention, performance Employer Benefits

NCRC- Healthcare GoldSilverBronze Diagnostic Medical Sonographers EMTs & Paramedics Health Technologists & Technicians, All Other Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians Medical & Health Services Managers Pharmacy Technicians Physical Therapist Assistants Psychiatric Technicians Registered Nurses Respiratory Therapists Dental Assistants Dental Hygienists Health Support Workers, All Other Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses Medical Assistants Medical Equipment Repairers Medical Records & Health Information Technicians Medical Secretaries Nursing Aides, Orderlies, & Attendants Psychiatric Aides Radiological Technologists Reception & Information Clerks Cooks, Institutional & Cafeteria Dental Laboratory Technicians Dishwashers Home Health Aides Housekeeping Supervisors Janitorial Supervisors Maids & Housekeeping Cleaners Social & Human Services Assistants

Higher Skills = Higher Pay National Career Readiness Certificate Levels And Median Annual Salaries (U.S.) Gold OccupationsSilver OccupationsBronze Occupations $62,987$38,022$27,340 Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, ACT data

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