The National Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC®) is based on an individual’s performance on three WorkKeys® skills assessments: Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.   Scores on these assessments determine the certificate level (bronze, silver, gold, or platinum)an individual can earn.   These assessments measure a range of essential work skills, including the ability to:   Perform basic mathematic operations relevant to the workplace Read and understand documents commonly found in the workplace Find information presented in common workplace graphics Set up and solve complex work-related math problems Determine the relevance of written information to work-related tasks Apply information derived from graphics to work-related problems

Employers Recognize the NCRC! Wilkes County is certified as the 21st county in N.C. to be named an ACT Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC). The Wilkes Economic Development Corporation initiated the process in 2016. Meaghan Lewis with the N.C. Chamber Foundation presented the certificate to Dan Little, former president, Wilkes EDC, along with other steering team members.

The NCRC gives individuals proof that they possess the skills employers deem essential to workplace success. This improves career outcomes for everyone from people just entering the workforce to longtime employees—and it enhances employers’ hiring, training, and promotion decisions.

Source: ACT

What is Workkeys?

WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring "real-world" skills that employers believe are critical to job success.