2011 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 7-9, 2011 Westin Alexandria Alexandria, VA.

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2011 Center for Energy Workforce Development Summit November 7-9, 2011 Westin Alexandria Alexandria, VA

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) and GIECP Jennifer Horn-Frasier Director of Partnerships ACT, Inc.

About ACT Expertise and experience  Recognized worldwide for large-scale assessment, research, information, and program management solutions  Independent, non-profit organization committed to helping people achieve success in education and careers  Engaged in credentialing occupational knowledge since 1972, began assessing essential skills related to work in 1991  Launched the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) in 2006 to standardize credentials distributed by state/local initiatives  July 2011: More than 1.2 million credentials registered with ACT  NCRC adopted by manufacturing, construction, energy sectors 3

What is the NCRC? The National Career Readiness Certificate, issued by ACT, is a portable, evidence-based credential of essential work competencies:  Problem solving  Critical thinking  Reading and using work-related text 4  Applying information from workplace documents to solve problems  Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems  Setting up and performing work-related mathematical calculations  Locating, synthesizing, and applying information presented graphically  Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information in multiple graphics

NCRC: Qualifying for the Credential  A multi-level credential  Requires scores of Level 3 or higher on three assessments: Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, Reading for Information -Bronze: Level 3 or higher on each assessment -Silver:Level 4 or higher -Gold:Level 5 or higher -Platinum:Level 6 or higher

What is the NCRC Plus? Combining measures of cognitive skills with measures of work- related behaviors—soft skills—increases accuracy of predictions about an individual’s success in work or training. The NCRC Plus documents skills described on the previous slide AND ranks individuals in these soft skills categories:  Work Discipline — dependability and productivity  Teamwork — tolerance, communication and attitude  Customer Service Orientation — interpersonal skills and perseverance  Managerial Potential — persuasion, enthusiasm and problem solving Individuals who qualify for the National Career Readiness can earn the NCRC Plus by completing the WorkKeys Talent assessment

NCRC: Defining Features  Based on criterion-referenced assessments  Produce results that can be compared to job tasks, rather than to scores achieved by other individuals  Level scores reflect skills needed to perform job tasks  NCRC Plus provides measures of both foundational cognitive and soft skills

NCRC: Part of a Complete System The NCRC is part of ACT’s WorkReady System:  Job analysis  Assessment  Training and curriculum  Certification  Research and analytics

NCRC: Part of a Complete System Grounded in skill standards – JobPro™ database  Job analysis links foundational skills to task performance  Data identify essential skills needed to perform tasks in widest range of jobs  Skills are relevant to performing tasks in entry-level and highly complex jobs Supported by curriculum – KeyTrain ® system  Based on the same metrics used by the WorkKeys assessment system  Placement and mastery tests customize content, accelerate learning at all levels  Learning management system tracks, monitors learner progress

NCRC: Benefits of the Credential  Common skills metric serving job seekers, employers  Applies to all industry sectors and multiple job levels  Standardized, portable, registered, verifiable credential  Easy-to-understand representation of the most essential workplace skills  Access point for additional WorkKeys assessments  Available in at least 44 states, used statewide in 32 states  Adopted by employers, educators, industries nationwide

NCRC: Taking the Tests  Proctored administration in secure environments  Available at authorized test centers – community and technical colleges, workforce agencies, ACT distribution partners  Available as computerized or pencil-and-paper tests  Cognitive tests: 33 – 38 items for each assessment; approx. 1 hour testing time per test  Talent assessment: 165 survey-type items; approx. one-half hour  The other WorkKeys assessments are commonly available where the NCRC is offered: Applied Technology, Business Writing, Listening for Understanding, Teamwork, and Workplace Observation; Fit and Performance

NCRC: Cost and availability  Cost and availability vary widely by state/region/community  Supported by multiple sponsors, funding sources Public workforce system State agencies K-12 and postsecondary education Employers Private-public partnerships

NCRC: In the GIECP Pilots  California  Florida  Georgia  Indiana  Minnesota  North and South Carolina  Ohio  Washington

Questions? Jennifer Horn-Frasier 319/