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They are also more likely to earn good grades, persist in a college STEM major, and earn a STEM-related bachelor’s degree than those who didn’t meet the benchmark.  \nEntering the Workforce  \n96% of Graduates are Armed with  \nFoundational Work Readiness Skills  \nBased on ACT Composite Scores these graduates would likely earn the  \nfollowing levels of the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®), an internationally recognized credential.  \n47%  \n23%  \n96%  \nWork readiness skills include foundational cognitive skills such as reading for information, applied mathematics, locating information, problem-solving, critical thinking, and social and emotional (SEL) skills. SEL abilities include personal characteristics and behavioral skills that enhance an individual’s interactions, job performance, and career prospects such as adaptability, integrity, cooperation, and workplace discipline.  \n© 2018 by ACT, Inc. All rights reserved. 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