ACT WorkKeys
WorkKeys Specifications
Students who complete the four-course Career and Technical Education sequence are administered the WorkKeys examination in the 12th grade (prior to graduation). WorkKeys provides a gauge of career readiness and is widely recognized as an industry credential. WorkKeys assessments measure “real world” skills critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation – skilled or professional – at any level of education, and in any industry. There are two opportunities for students to particpate in Workkeys - November and April. For more information, visit: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workforce-solutions/act-workkeys/about-act-workkeys.html
Understanding your results: http://www.actstudent.org/scores/understand/
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs can be viewed here.
How to get prepared for the WorkKeys assessment:
Please visit the WorkKeys Test Preparation here.
This website will give you:
- Sample questions for each assessment
- Practice test
- Job Profiling
- Targets for instruction
Additional WorkKeys Assesments can be accessed through here.
More Useful Links:
PBS Video on the Significance of WorkKeys
NC Career Readiness Certificate Success Stories