WorkKeys
Who takes the WorkKeys test at Morehouse Magnet?
Students will begin taking ACT WorkKeys in the ninth grade. The test will be given multiple times within the school year, and students will be enrolled to take it until they achieve a PLATINUM composite score of 7.
NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE
The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®) is an assessment-based credential issued at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. With an NCRC, you can:
- Build confidence that their skills meet the needs of employers
- Show prospective employers concrete proof of their skills
- Apply real-world use to coursework from the classroom
- Determine skill improvement and training needs
- Improve the opportunities for career changes and advancement
- Earn college credit at many institutions and reach academic goals more quickly
REQUIREMENTS
A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by achieving a Level Score of 3 or better on all three WorkKeys assessments:
- Applied Mathematics
- Workplace Documents
- Graphic Literacy
Credential Level Skill Level:
Bronze Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 3 on each of the three assessments.
Silver Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 4 on each of the three assessments.
Gold Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 5 on each of the three assessments.
Platinum Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 6 on each of the three assessments.