Work Keys Test

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Work Keys Test

• Ms. Henline, AP
• Ms. Smith, CDC

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You have been selected by the state of North
Carolina to participate in this WorkKeys
assessment due to your outstanding performance in
Career and Technical Education courses.  The
state has identified you as potential skilled
employees for future employment.  This is the
third part of the accountability model which
includes the PLAN and ACT tests.  Successful
achievement on this assessment can earn you a
Workplace Readiness Certificate.  This
certificate is nationally recognized by employers
and can serve as a resume builder for entering
the workforce either after high school or after
seeking a post-secondary degree.  Your
participation is required by the state of North
Carolina, ABSS, and your school. Expectation is
that you will do your best, as your scores are a
direct reflection of you, your school, and your
community.
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What is Work Keys?

• A test!
• 3 parts Applied Mathematics
• Reading for Information
• Locating Information
• Total time for testing approximately 3 hours

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Who will take Work Keys?

• High school seniors who have completed 4 units in
  Career and Technical Education (CTE), including
  one level 2 course.
• Students with the following pathways Career
  Tech Prep, College Prep/College Tech and Career
  Prep in CTE

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Why take Work Keys?

• Part of NC Accountability (PLAN, ACT and Work
  Keys)
• Find the best job match
• Increase opportunities to be hired, retained and
  promoted
• Help you understand how you can improve your
  skills for better paying jobs!

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When is the test date?

• February 5, 2014

In the D2 computer lab
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What should you bring the day of testing?

• 2 pencils (No mechanical
• pencils)
• Photo ID
• Basic 4-Function Calculator

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What are the levels of the NC Career Readiness
Certificate?

• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold
• Platinum--highest

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National Career Readiness Certificate Median
Annual Salaries
Bronze
Silver Gold
Auto Body Repairers Butchers Meat
Cutters Cooks, Cafeteria Workers Furniture
Finishers Home Health Aides Housekeeping Janitoria
l Supervisors Painting Coating Workers Refuse
Material Collectors
Accounting Clerks Auto Master Mechanics Billing
Clerks Licensed Practical Nurses Machine
Operators Machinists Medical Laboratory
Technicians Payroll Clerks Pipe
Fitters Production Inspectors
Computer Programmers Electricians Environmental
Engineering Techs Instrumentation
Technicians Librarians Semiconductor
Processors Training Development
Specialists Vocational Education
Teachers Wholesale Retail Buyers
26,000 34,000
49,000
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More Ways to Use Your Scores

• Add your National Career Readiness Certificate
  (NCRC) and WorkKeys scores to your resume and job
  applications.
• Take your WorkKeys score report or NCRC to a job
  interview to show the employer that you have the
  skills needed for the job.
• If you are planning to attend a community or
  technical college, include your WorkKeys scores
  in your application materials.

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IMPROVE TEST SCORES

• Sample practice tests
• www.workkeys.com

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To learn more about Work Keys and how to make it
work for you.

• Visit
• http//www.act.org/workkeys/

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ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
D1 A COBLE D2 COLLINS FOX D3 FUENTES
HUFF D4 HUGHES MINNIS D5 MOON
SIMMONS D8 STASKOWICZ - ZULUAGA