Career Readiness Certification

Building Strong Connections Between Employers And

The Workforce

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"The Career Readiness Certificatedemonstrates that NorthCarolina’s workers have theknowledge, talent and skill to succeed in the 21st century workplace and helps employersbetter match workers to the rightjobs. We will continue to make the necessary investments in education, workforce development and infrastructure to provide the nation’s best workforce."

North Carolina Governor Michael Easley

Regardless of the industry, North CarolinaCareer Readiness Certification provides existingand potential job candidates a credential thatproves their skill level to enhance employability.The certification allows employers a more effi-cient way to assess work skills.

The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificateis sponsored by the North Carolina WorkforceDevelopment Commission in partnership with:

■ NC Community College System

■ NC Workforce Development Boards

■ NC JobLink Career Centers

■ NC Employment Security Commission

■ NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

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Get Started With A Career Readiness Certificate.

Contact Your Local JobLink CareerCenter or Community College.

The Career Readiness Certificate:Building A High-Performance

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For employers, the Career ReadinessCertificate:

For individuals, the Career ReadinessCertificate:

North Carolina's Career Readiness Certificate is a portable credential that promotes skills andcareer development for individuals and confirms to employers that they possess basic workplace skills in:

■ Applied Mathematics

■ Reading For Information

■ Locating Information

The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate isbased on the ACT WorkKeys system, a nationally recognized, EEOC-compliant industry-driven system ofjob profiling, assessment and instructional support. Thesystem awards three levels of certification - Bronze, Silverand Gold.

The Career Readiness Certificate is an economic development tool that includes a data base that is constantly updated and showcases North Carolina’sskilled workforce.

■ Assesses job skills via ACT WorkKeys

■ Simplifies hiring by streamlining the application process

■ Matches the right person with the job, thereby reducing turnover

■ Reduces training time and increases the skill level of existing employees

■ Increases your chances for employment and promotion

■ Focuses on employment-related competencies needed in any career

■ Provides training to help you obtain certification

■ Is a portable credential recognized by employers

Hire The Right Person.Provide The Right Training.

Promote The Right Candidate.

Employers Across The State Rely On The Career Readiness Certificate As A Screening, Training And Advancement Tool.

Prove Your Skills To Employers.

What Is The Career Readiness Certificate?

John Smith