The State of North Carolina provides you the opportunity to take the ACT WorkKeys exam at no charge. The ACT WorkKeys is a skills assessment tool recognized by over 30,000 employers in the United States and over 150 just in Iredell County. The ACT WorkKeys System profiles thousands of jobs to determine what specific skills are required for each. Scores on the tests will determine your skill level and what certificate you will earn. All seniors and early graduates who are CTE Concentrators are required to take the ACT Workkeys Test before graduating. The ACT Workkeys Test consists of the following: Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy and Applied Math.
By taking the ACT WorkKeys exam, you are eligible to earn a Career Readiness Certificate.
How will the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) benefit me?
· The CRC can be presented with an application/resume to validate your skills and knowledge to employers.
· The CRC may increase your chances of getting a job and/or increased wages.
· The CRC can be used as a tool to make better decisions about education after high school.
The ACT Workkeys Test is required of all students who are CTE Concentrators who will graduate for the 2023/2024 school year. In the 10th grade, you took the Pre-ACT. In the 11th Grade, you took the ACT. Workkeys is the next piece to measure your growth and mastery throughout your high school career.
Beginning November 16th, we will start testing students who are CTE Concentrators and who will graduate for the 2023/2024 school year. The ACT Workkeys Test consists of 3 tests (Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy). The following are scores for the ACT Workkeys:
- Platinum- Score at least a 6 on all 3 test
- Gold-Score at least a 5 on all 3 test
- Silver-Score at least a 4 on all 3 test
- Bronze-Score at least a 3 on all 3 test
Students who receive Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze will receive a credential and an ACT Workkeys Cord that they will be able to wear at graduation.
ACT Workkeys Review
https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-job-seekers/preparation.html