National Career Readiness Certificate | Individuals
Individuals
The ACT® WorkKeys assessments, required to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™), are available to those who are eligible and enrolled in a DLR workforce program with funding for the service.
The NCRC measures important skills in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents. The certificate has four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
Benefits
Proof of Skills
Show employers your abilities in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
Better Job Opportunities
Stand out as a qualified candidate by proving you have the skills that employers want.
Confidence and Growth
Gives you confidence in your skills and helps you understand where you can continue to improve.
Preparing for WorkKeys Assessments
ACT WorkKeys Curriculum is an easy-to-use online platform that helps individuals build the skills measured by the WorkKeys assessments. It allows learners to check their potential scores using placement quizzes, review key topics in self-paced lessons, and answer practice questions similar to those on the real assessments.
Taking WorkKeys Assessments
WorkKeys assessments must be taken in person at a Job Service office. Assessments are proctored to make sure results are valid and reliable. You cannot take the assessments online or at home.
To earn an NCRC, you must take and pass three WorkKeys assessments: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy. These assessments measure important workplace skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and understanding written text and graphics. You must score at least a Level 3 (Bronze) on each assessment to earn a certificate.
Sharing Your Certificate with Employers
You can share your certificate with employers in person, on your resume, or when filling out job applications. Log into your online account to share your certificate electronically and manage your information. If you cannot access your online account, please call ACT at 800.967.5539 for help.
For additional information, please contact your Job Service office.