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AGENDA
• Snapshot of ACT
• WorkKeys Review
• National Career Readiness Certificate
• Partners
• Founded in 1959 in Iowa City IA
Snapshot of ACT
• Independent, not-for-profit corporation
•Recognized worldwide as expert in educational measurement, research
Snapshot of ACT
• Recognized for college readiness solutions, e.g., the ACT assessment
• Pursuing our institutional mission: “Helping individuals achieve education
and workplace success”
• ACT solutions for the workforce– WorkKeys Skill Assessment tools
– National Career Readiness Certificate
– Professional Certification
– Data and research
“THE WORKKEYS SYSTEM”
The Most Comprehensive Assessment of Workplace Skills
Communication– Business Writing– Listening– Reading for
Information– Writing
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/ Curriculum
• 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.
NATIONAL CAREER READINESS
CERTIFICATE“NCRC”
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.
WHY THE NCRC
Announced September 2006
Growth of WorkKeys Assessments
Growth of Business use
Growth of State Programs
Need for a Nationally Portable Work Related Credential
NCRC
• A WorkKeys Powered Credential
• Registered by ACT
• May Be Authenticated On Line
• A Nationally Portable Standard
NCRC Principles
• Based on 3 WorkKeys Foundational Assessments
– Applied Mathematics– Reading For Information– Locating Information
• 4 Skill levels– Bronze– Silver– Gold– Platinum
NCRC Principles
• Performance standards– All 3’s or Above– All 4’s or Above– All 5’s or Above– All 6’s or Above
• Scores not printed on certificate.• No additional endorsements or
training listed on the Certificate• Tests administered under a
proctored secure environment
NCRC Reading for Information
Applied Mathematics
Locating Information
85% of ALL profiled occupations utilize these skills
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
Oklahoma Jan 2006
West Virginia Jan 2006
New Mexico July 2006
Alabama Aug 2006
Georgia Aug 2006 NCRC Sept 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
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
Whos talking about CRC/ NCRC programs
2009 More Programs
Wisconsin Aug 09
Penn Aug 09
N Dakota Legislation Passed
S Dakota Legislation Passed
Montana Ongoing Pilot
New Hampshire Fall 09 Decision
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NCRC STATE CONTRACT
NCRC REGIONAL PROGRAMS
CRC STATE/ACT REGISTRATION
CRC STATE/ REGIONAL PROG
WORKKEYS ACTIVITY 9-25-09
TM
Statewide National Career Readiness Certificate
Statewide Career Readiness Certificate Program Powered by ACT WorkKeys
Region National Career Readiness Certificate Programs
Core employability skills for approximately 35% of jobs
Core employability skills for approximately 65% of jobs
Certificate Levels
Core employability skills for approximately 90% of jobs
Core employability skills for approximately 99% of jobs
Certificate Levels
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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
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
• 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
• 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
• State Alignment
• Work Ready Communities
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYER DEMAND
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
POLICY FOUNDATION
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AlignmentECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYER DEMAND
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POLICY FOUNDATION
• Partners
• Examples
PARTNERS
• NAM National Association of Manufactures
• NCCER National Center for Construction and Education Research
• CAEL Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
Partners Provide
• Career Pathways– Clear defined pathways or ladders
within a given career choice
• Industry Sector Strategy– Clear defined access to a career
pathway within the given industry of choice
Partners
NCCER
• National Center for Construction and Education Research
• NCRC will be a base or foundational requirement for entry into the NCCER apprenticeship programs
• Soft Skills may be added to further inform a sponsoring employer as to the candidate they are training
CAEL
• Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
• Uses the NCRC as a basis for foundational skills to further augment traditional life learning skills
• Promotes the NCRC as a basis for further educational direction
NCRC - Construction Gold Silver Bronze
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Chemists
Civil Engineers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Construction Managers
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
Surveyors
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Chemical Technicians
Electricians
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Machinists
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Printing Machine Operators
Roofers
Tool and Die Makers
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Bus Drivers, School, Transit and Intercity
Construction Laborers
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers
Helpers-Carpenters
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Painters, Construction and Maintenance
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Higher Skills = Higher Pay
National Career Readiness Certificate LevelsAnd Median Annual Salaries (U.S.)
Gold Occupations Silver Occupations Bronze Occupations
$61,185 $36,670 $27,885
Source: O*NET
WorkKeys Help
Help Desk 1-800-WorkKeys 800-867-5539
ACT WebSite www.act.org
NCRC www.NationalCareerReadiness.com
NCRC www.myworkkeys.com
