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Exceptional student performance is the result of the school’s thoughtful, strategic approach to test for career readiness with ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments, ensuring students can succeed in both their college and career pursuits.  \nBuilding a Foundation for Career Readiness  \nMcMain uses baseline scores from WorkKeys diagnostic testing during students’junior year to gauge their career readiness strengthsand areas for improvement. Students who need extra help with taking WorkKeys Assessments are enrolled in the virtual workplace class during their senior year to dig deeper into the skills necessary for success on the exam. Students are reminded that WorkKeys is not just a test—it’s a tool to help them improve their career prospects, and it offers a credential they can use to advance in the workforce.  \n92  \n\\# of Silver  \nCertificates Earned  \nThroughout the semester, students receive focused training on the specific areas tested with WorkKeys, using materials such as practice booklets to help reinforce key concepts. This comprehensive preparation ensures that students not only perform well on the test, but also acquire skills necessary to succeed in their future careers.  \nWe broke down what the [WorkKeys] National Career Readiness Certificate meant and what it could be used for. That’s when students bought into it. And then, we took it to the faculty to explain to them that it’s notjust a test; that this can help students beyond just high school.  \nDr. Melanie Moore  \nPrincipal | Eleanor McMain Secondary School  \nWorkKeys Impact  \nWithin one year of implementing WorkKeys Assessments , students have earned more than 140 NCRCs across the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels.  \nEmployers Request WorkKeys NCRCs for Hiring  \nMcMain students are finding that their WorkKeys NCRCs are in demand in the local workforce. Regional employers in the tourism and food service industries have requested certificates from students to qualify their skills, reflecting the need for skilled labor in the New Orleans economy.  \nTesting Incentives Boosts WorkKeys Assessment Badges  \nTo further inspire achievement, McMain administrators introduced performance incentives to graduating seniors to motivate them to perform well on the WorkKeys Assessments. Staff have offered T-shirts, field trips to entertainment centers, and graduation tickets for family members as incentives to boost performance. The school’s “McMain has their act together”  \nT-shirt slogan has become a badge of honor, symbolizing both school spirit and student accomplishment.  \nA Model for College and Career Readiness  \nEleanor McMain Secondary School’s intentional, student-centered approach using ACT WorkKeys is transforming lives and setting a new standard for college and career readiness. By empowering students with the skills, confidence, and credentials they need, McMain is helping shape the next generation of workforce leaders in New Orleans and beyond.  \nLEARN MORE ABOUT ACT WORKKEYS  \n[www.act.org/workkeysforeducators](www.act.org/workkeysforeducators)  \n©2025 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved.  \n Assess  \n Certify  \n Grow  \nMR038537","cbCaif28evulprIs","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif28evulprIs","pdf",1304794,"English","# Outcomes\n## Career readiness preparation strategy\n## WorkKeys impact on certificates and hiring\n## Testing incentives\n## College and career readiness model","[{\"question\":\"How does McMain prepare students for ACT WorkKeys?\",\"answer\":\"McMain uses junior-year diagnostic testing to identify strengths and improvement areas, then enrolls students who need extra help in a virtual workplace class during the senior year. Throughout the semester, students receive focused training and practice materials for the skills tested by WorkKeys.\"},{\"question\":\"What outcomes does McMain report after implementing WorkKeys?\",\"answer\":\"Within one year, students earned more than 140 National Career Readiness Certificates across Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels. 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