1. Mary Ledbetter McDowell Technical Community College
WorkKeys/CRC
Mary Ledbetter
McDowell Technical Community College

2. Why does
still use CMatRC?
Charlotte, NC *

3. We were interviewing/screening lots of…

4. Hire Me
Pick Me
I leap tall
buildings
I’m a machinist
I’m da
man

5. Which Costs This:

6. I wouldn’t buy a used car without a…
We can “skill them up”. There are lots of quality educational programs that people complete. However, additional certifications are required. Nurses take nursing boards. Colleges/Universities require ACT/SAT. *

7. What if there was a way to assess a candidate’s skill set?
Perfectly legal when connected to skills necessary in doing the job. Duke Energy – linesman who could not read, yet their top person. *

8. Now, how many are certified in McDowell County and what companies use CRC as a hiring tool?

9. will be hiring soon. Get your
by having your CRC! CRC not required but strongly preferred! Call

10. All of sudden CC receives lots of calls about the CRC from candidates and industry.

11. Because it helps us find…

12. High school graduate. Pizza Delivery man – now head of maintenance.*

13. Great people help increase…
Productivity 4%

14. $155,000

15. Scrap Rate 8%

16. Savings of:
$100,000

17. Turnover for Poor Performance?
Before CRC 9.25%
After CRC 0%

18. Other miscellaneous items…
Training Time has been
Recruiting Time has been
Employee Survey results are

19. ACT, Inc. Corporate Overview
Founded in 1959
Approximately 2 million ACT assessments per year
Over 10 million WorkKeys assessments given to date
More than 1 million WorkKeys tests per year
More than 500,000 high-stakes licensure and Certification exams given each year
GMAT
Multistate Bar Exam
ASE *

20. Three Components Job Analysis Assessment Training
What skills & skill levels are needed in today’s jobs/occupations?
Assessment
What work skills and skill levels does the individual currently have?
Training
How can skill gaps be addressed in training programs? *

21. CRC Workplace Skills Communication Business Writing Listening
Reading for Information
Writing
Problem Solving
Applied Mathematics
Applied Technology
Locating Information
Workplace Observation
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork *

22. States with Strong Programs
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23. Who Cares? Coats America Baxter Healthcare IAC Crane Resistoflex
Baldor
ManPower
Rock Tenn
McDowell County Schools

24. For You?
Employment
Educational Admissions
College Credit