WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring "real-world" skills that employers believe are critical to job success. There are nine foundational skill assessments and three soft skill assessments.
Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Business Writing | Listening for Understanding |
Locating Information | Reading for Information | Teamwork |
Fit | Talent | Performance |
There are two versions of WorkKey Tests - Pencil & Paper and an Internet Version.
The Paper and Pencil WorkKeys assessments is used where computer access is not available. Some of the paper-and-pencil assessments are available in reader script, large-print and Braille. There is also a Captioned Video option for the Teamwork and Writing Assessments.
The WorkKeys Internet Version is a quick and convenient way to deliver assessments. You also receive score reports immediately after tests are completed. This version is available for all assessments except the Teamwork assessment.
The two different versions Paper and Pencil and Internet Version have different scoring systems.
The WorkKeys Paper and Pencil has three different score reports.
The WorkKeys Internet Version has 6 different score reports.
The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is widely used by employers, educators, workforce developers, and others. NCRC is more than 2.8 millions ACT NCRCs have been issued nation-wide. The ACT NRCR measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. To earn an ACT NCRC, an examinee must successfully complete three ACT WorkKeys assessments: Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information. Learn more about the ACT NCRC Test.
The WorkKeys for Healthcare assessments include the following versions: Applied Mathematics, Locating Information and Reading for Information. The test measures the same foundational skills as the standard version. The language used on the exam is specific to the healthcare industry. The Healthcare assessments are only available in the Internet Version.
The opportunity to optimize the WorkKeys assessment result is open to everyone. JobTestPrep offers practice tests for the NCRC WorkKeys tests.