ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
Build a Better Workforce with WorkKeys Scores and the CRC
Verify and certify the essential foundational skills for workplace success with the ACT® WorkKeys® CRC – a portable, evidence-based credential that is earned by completing the following three WorkKeys assessments: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.
Beyond the CRC, WorkKeys scores validate competencies in Applied Technology, Business Writing, Workplace Observation, Fit, and Talent, allowing you to make a more informed decision about who you hire.
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Employers | Job Seekers
4.7 Million NCRCs Earned...and Counting*
Participants are leveraging the NCRC to measure and close the skills gap — and building common frameworks that link, align, and match their workforce development efforts.
*Figures are based on certificates earned in the U.S. Numbers are not yet available for Non-U.S. certificates.
How Businesses Benefit from WorkKeys
Optimized Hiring, Training, and Retention -
Click Bond
Finding the right people for the right job is critical in manufacturing today, especially when you design and manufacture innovative solutions for aerospace and other industrial sectors.
Headquartered in Nevada, Click Bond, Inc. is a family-owned-and-operated business that pioneers advanced solutions in assembly hardware. Advanced manufacturing requires employees with advanced skills. Like other manufacturing companies, Click Bond, Inc. faced a skills gap – so they turned to ACT® Workforce solutions.
Click Bond first tested all employees in key production areas using the ACT® WorkKeys®, and eventually incorporated the assessment into the hiring process. Over time, the company found the NCRC reliably predicted aptitude. Ultimately, the NCRC has saved the company time and money because it provides a better pool of candidates. Click Bond employees acknowledge access to opportunities that wouldn’t be available to them if they did not earn an NCRC.
Measuring Hard and Soft Skills for Hiring –
Carthage Water & Electric Plant
Hiring the right people for the right jobs is especially critical for small organizations with limited resources.
Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP) is a municipally-owned, locally-controlled, not-for-profit electric utility company responsible for operating and maintaining water, electric, and communications systems in Carthage, Missouri. Without full-time human resources, it was expensive for CWEP to hire and retain employees with the right skills.
CWEP administration turned to WorkKeys solutions to gain greater insight and make more informed decisions regarding potential hires. Skills from the NCRC, such as locating information and communicating clearly, are critical to job success for the utility company. Using the WorkKeys Talent assessment, CWEP is also able to evaluate applicants’ soft skills, such as management skills, work ethic, or safety awareness.
Assess, Certify, and Grow Your Workforce
Profile your most-needed job roles. Assess your talent pool. Empower your team with a nationally-recognized credential.
All with ACT® Workforce Solutions.
Assess
Hire with confidence with ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments. Good hiring decisions are made when you understand job candidate skills through these proven assessments.
Certify
Elevate your talent and hire hte best candidates with ACT® WorkKeys® Scores, a globally-recognized indicator of readiness and workplace success.
Grow
Ensure your employees build the skills they need for personal development and effective job performance with ACT® Workkeys® Curriculum.
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