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Simply put, the speed of change in workplace skill requirements is outpacing educators’ ability to prepare their students, leaving a widening skills gap.  \nHow can you ensure that your students are prepared for life beyond their diploma?  \nThe stronger we make the transition to postsecondary institutions and employers, the better job we’re going to do preparing students for college and career readiness.  \n—CHAD STEINMETZ  \nWisconsin High School Principal  \nACT® WorkKeys® Assessments are the cornerstone  \nof the ACT workforce solutions. The assessments help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. WorkKeys Assessments are:  \nUnique  \nUnlike other assessments, WorkKeys Assessments don’t simply give an indication of reading and writing competency. Instead, they measure a range of foundational skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, and across industries.  \nRecognized  \nSuccessful completion of WorkKeys Assessments can lead to earning an ACT®  \nWorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®)—a credential that  \nverifies foundational workplace skills. Tens of thousands of employers recognize the value of the WorkKeys NCRC, and many recommend the credential to candidates.  \nWorkKeys Assessments consist of:  \n• Applied Math—measures the ability to apply mathematic principles to problems encountered in the workplace  \n• Graphic Literacy—measures the ability to find, analyze and apply information presented in workplace graphics  \n• Workplace Documents—measures the ability to understand and apply written information presented in the workplace  \n• Talent—measures the attitudes and behaviors particularly relevant to success in the workplace  \nStudents who successfully complete the three WorkKeys Assessments-Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents-earn the WorkKeys NCRC, valuable for students whether they plan to go directly to work after high school or pursue postsecondary paths. ACT WorkKeys also offer additional assessments to measure interests, values, and behaviors that can lead to greater job satisfaction.  \nEach assessment for the WorkKeys NCRC offers varying levels of difficulty. The levels build on each other, incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5.  \n©2026 by ACT Education Corp. All rights reserved.  \nLearn more about the assessments and aligned [curriculum at](curriculum at act.org/workkeysforeducators)[ act.org/workkeysforeducators](curriculum at act.org/workkeysforeducators)  \nMAR5091","cbCaidAO3A9tV2Bb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidAO3A9tV2Bb","pdf",1342513,"English","# WorkKeys Assessments Overview\n## Purpose and Workforce Solutions\n## Unique Approach to Measuring Skills\n## Recognized Career Readiness Credential\n## Assessment Components\n## Difficulty Levels and NCRC Outcomes\n## Additional Assessments","[{\"question\":\"What problem do WorkKeys Assessments aim to solve?\",\"answer\":\"They help close the skills gap by measuring workplace skills needed for job performance as workplace requirements change faster than education systems can prepare students.\"},{\"question\":\"What is unique about the WorkKeys Assessments compared with other assessments?\",\"answer\":\"They assess a range of foundational workplace skills across occupations and industries rather than only indicating reading and writing competency.\"},{\"question\":\"Which assessments are required for earning the WorkKeys NCRC?\",\"answer\":\"Students complete Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents to earn the WorkKeys NCRC.\"}]","WorkKeys Assessments for a Better Prepared Workforce | PDF",1791518105]