1. What is it? How will it help? How is it scored? What’s on it?

3. WHAT IS IT? Job Skills Assessment Administered by ACT
Officially called:
“ACT National Career Readiness Certificate”
Measures real world job skills that employers are looking for

4. Why Do We Do It?

5. How Will it Help Me?
Recognized, recommended, and even required by thousands of employers & colleges
Some colleges offer course credit for scores of Silver or higher!
Credential to offer employers that gives you an advantage in getting a job
Certifies that you have skills in 3 areas:
Locating Information
Applied Mathematics
Reading for Information

6. How Will it Help Me? ENC employers supporting the CRC
More than 80 employers here in Pitt County support the use of the Career Readiness Certificate.
Everyone eventually enters the world of work, at different times and in different ways.

7. WHEN IS IT? Tuesday December 6 Tuesday February 7
For Early Grads and a few other seniors
Tuesday February 7
All other seniors who did not test in December

8. HOW IS IT SCORED? Certificate Level Level Score Requirements Platinum
Minimum score of 6 on each of the three tests
Gold
Minimum score of 5 on each of the three tests
Silver
Minimum score of 4 on each of the three tests
Bronze
Minimum score of 3 on each of the three tests

9. HOW IS IT SCORED? Example: YOU WOULD RECEIVE A BRONZE CERTIFICATE
*It is NOT the average…it is by your lowest score.*
Example:
You score the following:
Locating Information= Gold
Reading for Information= Gold
Applied Mathematics= Bronze
YOU WOULD RECEIVE A
BRONZE CERTIFICATE

10. *13% Score below Bronze = no certificate*
Percentage of U.S. High School Students
Earning The Certificate*
<1%
47%
22%
18%
Of all individuals taking the WorkKeys Assessments (including students and adults), these percentages earned the respective credential.
13% of the examinees did not receive a certificate
*13% Score below Bronze = no certificate* 10

11. What To Do With My Scores
Include WorkKeys scores on resumes and job applications and bring to job interviews
Check with your college/university about receiving course credit

12. www.myworkkeys.com Make scores and NCRC available to employers
Keep track of WorkKeys scores
For more information, go to:

13. WHAT’S ON IT? Different Level of Questions: 3 Sections:
Locating Information
Applied Mathematics
Reading for Information
Different Level of Questions:
Level 3 = Bronze– easiest– everybody should get these correct
Level 4 = Silver– a little tougher, but most everyone can figure out
Level 5 = Gold– tougher questions that require more thought and problem solving skills
Level 6 = Platinum– the toughest questions requiring critical thinking skills

14. Locating Information 38 word problems (55 minutes)
Each question uses one or more graphics
(1-9) = Level 3 - Bronze
(10-18) = Level 4 - Silver
(19-28) = Level 5 - Gold
(29-38) = Level 6 - Platinum
Slow down, score more!
Ex: Attempt all 38, get 17 right  Level 4
Attempt 28, get 19 right, LOTD on remaining 10 (+2 more) = 21  Level 5 15

15. Types of graphics
Forms
Tables and charts
Graphs
Diagrams

16. Applied Mathematics 33 word problems (55 minutes)
Math  real-world situations
(1-6) = Level 3 - Bronze
(7-13) = Level 4 - Silver
(14-20) = Level 5 - Gold
(21-27) = Level 6 - Platinum
(28-33) = Level 7 - Platinum– you have scored the highest this test measures
Question # is related to item difficulty so spend more time in beginning to ensure you get them right! 17

17. Math – Tips & Tricks Break it down into small pieces Pace yourself
Your calculator is only as smart as you are!
Use the formulas provided!
The math test is more of a reading test – every problem is a word problem
Break it down – when there’s something to figure out, stop, figure it out and write it down before you move on
Calculator – be sure you know what you’re doing; use common sense
Use 3.14 for pi instead of the pi key on calculator 18

18. Math Topics Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Rates and Averages
Proportions and Recipes
Geometry
Conversions
Fractions:
Bowtie method for adding/subtracting fractions and comparing fractions
EX: ¾ - ½ =
EX: Which drill bit falls between ½” and ¼”
Recipe Box (sample)
Conversions = Proportions
Use UKPS / box method to solve
Deals – can you find the best deal (cheapest option)?
- Deals found on second half of test only 19

19. Reading for Information
33 questions (55 minutes)
(1-16) = Level 3 - Bronze
(17-20) = Level 4 - Silver
(21-24) = Level 5 - Gold
(25-28) = Level 6 - Platinum
(29-33) = Level 7 - Platinum– you have scored the highest this test measures

20. Reading for Information Topics
Memos
Announcements
Notices s
Steps/Procedures
Policies
Regulations/Legal Regulations

21. Career Development Coordinator
QUESTIONS?
Ashleigh Wagoner
J.H. Rose
Career Development Coordinator