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The National Career Readiness Certificate
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What is the National Career Readiness Certificate?
Proof of preparedness -- proof that a candidate
is ready to learn quickly, solve problems, and
come up to speed on a new challenge.
The NCRC is best known for translating a vague
statement like you need math skills into a
precise set of teachable skills really used in
the workplace.
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Workforce Investment System
Education Training (Capacity Building)
Workforce (Supply Side)
Business (Demand Side)
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Is Struggling an example
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Forcing Cost Controls
U.S. Unit Labor Costs
14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6
1948 1960 1970 1980 1990 200
0
Source of improvements 25 Capital Costs 30
Technology 35 Staff 10 Other education,
training, and hiring
YOY Percent Increase
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Who Has Those Skills?
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Tools Behind the NCRC
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Tools Behind the NCRC
Analyze skills prerequisite for success
Certify readiness levels
Personal Skills Performance Talent Fit
Interpersonal Skills Teamwork
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Tools Behind the NCRC
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What Tools Are in WorkKeys?
Ascertain skills prerequisite for success
Certify readiness levels
National Career Readiness Certificate
Pay Ranges 23 - 141,000 14 - 74,000 14 -
37,000
Median Pay 49,000 34,000 26,000
Level of Jobs Min Levels Gold 85 5
- 5 - 5 Silver 50 4 - 4 - 4
Bronze 30 3 - 3 - 3
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Tools Behind the NCRC
Analyze skills prerequisite for success
Certify readiness levels
Teach and Train to fill gaps
Goal WorkKeys Tools Curriculum
Reform -- Targets for Instruction Test
Practice -- Practice Tests Remediation -- KeyTr
ain and WIN software
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Tools Behind the NCRC
Quality Level Desired WorkKeys Tools
Actual for Job Job Profile
Estimate of Job Estimator
Average of Occupation Occupational Profiles
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Contact

• John.Nelson_at_act.org
• 319.321.9705 cell
• www.workkeys.com
• 847.634.2560 office

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What Skill Badges Can You Add?
Personal Skills Performance Talent Fit
Interpersonal Skills Teamwork
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Tools Behind the NCRC
Analyze skills prerequisite for success
Certify readiness levels
National Career Readiness Certificate
Level of Jobs Minimum Scores
Gold 85 5 - 5 - 5 Silver 50 4 - 4 -
4 Bronze 30 3 - 3 - 3
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Silver
Bronze