1. Ms. Henline, AP Ms. Smith, CDC
Work Keys Test
Ms. Henline, AP
Ms. Smith, CDC

2. 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.

3. What is Work Keys? A test! 3 parts: Applied Mathematics
Reading for Information
Locating Information
Total time for testing: approximately 3 hours

4. 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

5. 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!

6. When is the test date?
February 5, 2014
In the D2 computer lab

7. What should you bring the day of testing?
#2 pencils (No mechanical
pencils)
Photo ID
Basic 4-Function Calculator

8. What are the levels of the NC Career Readiness Certificate?
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum--highest

9. 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
Janitorial 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
Here are a few of the positions that require the skills of the different Certificates.
Generally higher skills mean higher wages. Based upon the skill levels needed for position and average wage information from the Dept. of Labor, this slide shows Silver-level jobs pay 30% more than Bronze positions, and Gold-level jobs pay nearly 45% more than Silver position.
$26, $34, $49,000 9

12. 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.

13. IMPROVE TEST SCORES
Sample practice tests:

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