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WorkKeys
WorkKeys is a comprehensive employability skills system designed to help employers
and individuals develop better workplace skills. WorkKeys was developed by ACT, a national testing organization.
Washtenaw Community College is an approved WorkKeys Center.
Individuals and companies can choose to use one or all components of WorkKeys:
- Job Profiling is a process used to identify the skills required for successful
job performance in eight fundamental workplace skills. Profiles can be developed
for a specific job within a company (Job Profile), or generically for an occupation (Occupational Profile).
- WorkKeys Assessments are a set of tests that measure the skills people use to learn
quickly and solve problems. An individual's skill levels may be assessed in up to eight
skill areas, including Math, Reading, Writing, Locating Information, Listening, Applied
Technology, Teamwork, and Observation.
- Targeted Instructional Support is available to help employees, potential employees
and students develop the skill levels necessary for success.
WorkKeys Assessment Dates and Registration
No classes are currently being offered.
For class and registration information, call us at 734-677-5008, or contact Karen Cross at
or 734-677-5018.
WorkKeys NCLB Assessments for Paraprofessionals
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) established new qualifications for Title I paraprofessionals:
- Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or
- An associate's (or higher) degree, or
- Formal assessment of knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and math.
In July 2003 the Michigan Department of Education accepted WorkKeys as a suitable assessment to meet
NCLB requirements and established the following skill standards:
- Reading for Information Level 4
- Applied Math Level 4
- Writing Level 3
National Career Readiness Certificate
The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies to employers anywhere in the U.S. that an individual
has essential core employability skills in Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information.
Individuals who meet national performance standards through their state programs are eligible to receive
the National Career Readiness Certificate or obtain a national certificate seal to affix to their state certificate.
More Information
For more information, call us at 734-677-5008, or contact Karen Cross at
or 734-677-5018.
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