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NATIONAL CAREER READINESS
CERTIFICATE“NCRC”
Overview of ACT, Inc.
Founded in 1959 as American College Testing Now “ ACT”
Mission Driven “ Helping People Achieve Education and Workplace Success”
501(c)(3) not-for-profit
Known for the “ACT Test”
“WorkKeys” gaining rapid awareness
Overview of ACT, Inc.
ACT is Divided into Divisions
– Education
– WorkForce Development
Overview of ACT, Inc.
Education
• “Discover”
• “Explore” for 8th Graders
• “Plan” for 10th Graders
• “ACT” for 11-12th Graders
• “Compass” Post High School
Overview of ACT, Inc.
WorkForce Development
Sales and Marketing• WorkKeys• National Career Readiness Certification
Professional Development Services• Certification and Licensure
• Test Development• Test Administration
Overview of ACT, Inc.
• WorkKeys System
Job Skills DocumentationProfiling, Skill Map, Estimator
Foundational Skills Assessments9 Cognitive Assessments
Personal Skills Assessments Performance, Talent, Fit
Training
• National Career Readiness Certificate System
“THE WORKKEYS SYSTEM”
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
The Three Components of the System
• Job AnalysisWhat skills and skill levels are needed in today’s jobs/occupations?
• Assessment / WorkKeys™What work skills and skill levels does the individual currently have?
• Training / WIN / KeyTrain™
• How can skill gaps be addressed in training programs?
Job Analysis
Job Profiling
• Customized Job Task and Skill Levels
SkillMapTM
• Online service linked to O*NET Tasks
• Job/skill specific
WorkKeys EstimatorTM
• Fast Efficient Process
• Uses Occ Profiles and O*NET Titles
The process of Job Analysis “sets the bar” and gives you concrete information about the skills required in each of your positions.
The AssessmentsAssessments include:
• Reading for Information
• Applied Math
• Applied Technology
• Locating Information
• Business Writing
• Writing
• Listening
• Observation
• Teamwork
Personal Skills:
• Performance
• Talent
• FitTesting gives you reliable information about your applicants’ and employees’ skills and how they compare to skill levels required for jobs.
TrainingContent
• Designed to fill gaps identified during WorkKeys assessment
• Target training dollars effectively
• WIN
• KeyTrainGap analysis shows how the applicant or employee performed relative to the “bar.” Training is available to close any gap.
GROWTH OF WORKKEYS
In the early years 400,000/yr
In the early 2000s 750,000/yr
2004-2007 1,000,000/yr
Projected for 2008 1,500,000/yr
GROWTH OF BUSINESSES USING WORKKEYS
In the early years Very Few
In the early 2000s 500-1000
2004-2007 1500-2000
Projected for 2008 3000 +
GROWTH OF STATEPROGRAMS CRC’S
In the early years
1992 – 2000 No Programs
GROWTH OF STATEPROGRAMS CRC’S
In the early 2000s 3 Programs
Kentucky Jan 2003
Louisiana Feb 2003
Virginia Oct 2004
GROWTH OF STATE CRC PROGRAMS
2005-2007 14 More Programs
Tennessee Oct 2005
North Carolina Oct 2005
Indiana Oct 2005
West Virginia Jan 2006
New Mexico July 2006
Alabama Aug 2006
Georgia Aug 2006
Oklahoma Oct 2006
Florida Apr 2007
Michigan May 2007
South Carolina July 2007
Kansas July 2007
Ohio Sept 2007
Missouri Oct 2007
GROWTH OF STATE CRC PROGRAMS
Projected for 2008 10 More Programs
Arkansas Jan 2008
Alaska April 2008
Connecticut April 2008
Oregon May 2008
Wyoming May 2008
Iowa June 2008
Colorado June 2008
Mississippi August 2008
Connecticut Summer 08 Pilot
Vermont Summer 08 Pilot
TM
NCRC STATE
CRC STATE ACTIVITY
WORKKEYS REGIONAL ACTIVITY
NO WORKKEYS ACTIVITY
NATIONAL CAREER READINESS
CERTIFICATE“NCRC”
WHY THE NCRC
Growth of WorkKeys Assessments
Growth of Business use
Growth of State Programs
Need for a Nationally Portable Work Related Credential
The power of an idea
“In the 1950s, ACT created a nationally recognized, standardized resource for college entrance. Now, we’re doing the same thing for the workforce.”
Richard L. Ferguson
CEO and chairman of ACT, Inc.
NCRC
• A WorkKeys Powered Credential
• Registered by ACT
• May Be Authenticated On Line
• A Nationally Portable Standard
The National Career Readiness System
Promoting a common language for employers, individuals, educators
Providing a system of standardized measurements for comparing workplace skills
Integrating workforce initiatives at the state, regional, national levels
Connecting hiring needs of employers with skilled individuals seeking careers
NCRC Reading for Information
Applied Mathematics
Locating Information
85% of ALL profiled occupations utilize these skills
NCRC Principles
• Based on 3 WorkKeys Foundational Assessments
– Applied Mathematics– Reading For Information– Locating Information
• 3 Skill levels– Bronze– Silver– Gold
NCRC Principles
• Performance standards– All 3’s or Above– All 4’s or Above– All 5’s or Above
• Scores not printed on certificate.• No additional endorsements or
training listed on the Certificate• Tests administered under a
proctored secure environment
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
Shared Benefits
EmployersEmployers get meaningful get meaningful evidence of skills that lead to evidence of skills that lead to performance performance
EducatorsEducators receive clear picture of receive clear picture of employer expectations on skillsemployer expectations on skills
IndividualsIndividuals gain rewards for gain rewards for achieving precise levels of skills achieving precise levels of skills that lead to jobsthat lead to jobs
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Individual Benefits
Distinguish Individual as a qualified applicant
Identify individual skill gaps and train to close those gaps
Rank above other job applicants or incumbents for job placement or promotion
• Focus Training Curricula on identified skill gaps
• Allows Educators to demonstrate student progress
• Linking academic achievement to career planning and job opportunities
• Offers a common language with Employers
• Increase Student employability
Educator Benefits
• Identifies key job skill requirements• Identify pool of skilled job applicants• Matches Employee Skills with Job
Requirements• Align Training for Incumbent Worker to
specific job skill requirements• Communicate effectively with Educators• Improves Employee Retention and
Performance
Employer Benefits
NCRC- Healthcare Gold Silver Bronze
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 LevelsAnd Median Annual Salaries (U.S.)
Gold Occupations Silver Occupations Bronze Occupations
$62,987 $38,022 $27,340
Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, ACT data
WorkKeys Help
Help Desk 1-800-WorkKeys 800-867-5539
ACT WebSite www.act.org
NCRC www.NationalCareerReadiness.com
NCRC www.myworkkeys.com