1. The National Career Readiness Certificate Validated by TM Powered by

2. The NCRC is best known for translating a vague statement like “you need math skills” into a precise set of teachable skills really used in the workplace. What is the National Career Readiness Certificate? Proof of preparedness -- proof that a candidate is ready to learn quickly, solve problems, and come up to speed on a new challenge.

3. Workforce Investment System Workforce (Supply Side) Business (Demand Side) Education & Training (Capacity Building) Workforce (Supply Side) Business (Demand Side) Education & Training (Capacity Building)

4. Is Struggling… an example 1946 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2002 U.S. Manufacturing Employment... 22M 20M 18M 16M 14M 12M 10M UnskilledSkilled

5. Forcing Cost Controls 1948 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% YOY Percent Increase U.S. Unit Labor Costs Source of improvements: 25% Capital Costs 30% Technology 35% Staff 10% Other: education, training, and hiring

6. All Examinees Sept 04 - Aug 05 379,546 17 % 9%9% 7%7% 25 % 24 % Who Has Those Skills? Job Profiles Sept 00 - Aug 05 4,136 6%6% 17 % 32 % 43 % 1%1% Applied Mathematics 6 3 5 4 7 2 1

7. Certify readiness levels Tools Behind the NCRC Teach and Train to fill gaps Analyze skills prerequisite for success

8. Certify readiness levels Teach and Train to fill gaps Analyze skills prerequisite for success Interpersonal Skills Teamwork Communication Business Writing Listening Writing Reading for Information Problem Solving Applied Technology Observation Applied Mathematics Locating Information Personal Skills Performance Talent Fit Tools Behind the NCRC

9. Certify readiness levels Teach and Train to fill gaps Analyze skills prerequisite for success Reading for Information Applied Mathematics Locating Information Tools Behind the NCRC

10. Certify readiness levels Target instruction to fill gaps What Tools Are in WorkKeys? Ascertain skills prerequisite for success Level % of JobsMin Levels Gold85%5 - 5 - 5 Silver50%4 - 4 - 4 Bronze30%3 - 3 - 3 National Career Readiness Certificate Pay Ranges $23 - 141,000 $14 - 74,000 $14 - 37,000 Median Pay $49,000 $34,000 $26,000

11. Goal WorkKeys Tools Curriculum Reform--Targets for Instruction Test Practice--Practice Tests Remediation--KeyTrain and WIN software Analyze skills prerequisite for success Teach and Train to fill gaps Certify readiness levels Tools Behind the NCRC

12. Certify readiness levels Teach and Train to fill gaps Analyze skills prerequisite for success Quality Level DesiredWorkKeys Tools Tools Behind the NCRC Actual for JobJob Profile Estimate of JobEstimator Average of OccupationOccupational Profiles

14. What “Skill Badges” Can You Add? Interpersonal Skills Teamwork Communication Business Writing Listening Writing Problem Solving Applied Technology Observation Personal Skills Performance Talent Fit

15. Certify readiness levels Teach and Train to fill gaps Analyze skills prerequisite for success Level % of Jobs Minimum Scores Gold85%5 - 5 - 5 Silver50%4 - 4 - 4 Bronze30%3 - 3 - 3 National Career Readiness Certificate Tools Behind the NCRC