Ms. Henline, APMs. Smith, CDC

You have been selected by the state of North Carolina to participate in this WorkKeys assessment due to your outstanding performance in Career and Technical Education courses.  The state has identified you as potential skilled employees for future employment.  This is the third part of the accountability model which includes the PLAN and ACT tests.  Successful achievement on this assessment can earn you a Workplace Readiness Certificate.  This certificate is nationally recognized by employers and can serve as a resume builder for entering the workforce either after high school or after seeking a post-secondary degree.  Your participation is required by the state of North Carolina, ABSS, and your school. Expectation is that you will do your best, as your scores are a direct reflection of you, your school, and your community.

A test! 3 parts: Applied Mathematics

Reading for Information Locating Information

Total time for testing: approximately 3 hours

High school seniors who have completed 4 units in Career and Technical Education (CTE), including one level 2 course.

Students with the following pathways: Career Tech Prep, College Prep/College Tech and Career Prep in CTE

Part of NC Accountability (PLAN, ACT and Work Keys)

Find the best job match

Increase opportunities to be hired, retained and promoted

Help you understand how you can improve your skills for better paying jobs!

February 5, 2014

In the D2 computer lab

#2 pencils (No mechanical pencils)

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Basic 4-Function Calculator

BronzeSilverGold Platinum--highest

National Career Readiness Certificate

Median Annual Salaries Bronze Silver Gold

Auto Body Repairers

Butchers & Meat Cutters

Cooks, Cafeteria Workers

Furniture Finishers

Home Health Aides

Housekeeping

Janitorial Supervisors

Painting & Coating Workers

Refuse Material Collectors

Accounting Clerks

Auto Master Mechanics

Billing Clerks

Licensed Practical Nurses

Machine Operators

Machinists

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Payroll Clerks

Pipe Fitters

Production Inspectors

Computer Programmers

Electricians

Environmental Engineering Techs

Instrumentation Technicians

Librarians

Semiconductor Processors

Training & Development Specialists

Vocational Education Teachers

Wholesale & Retail Buyers

$26,000 $34,000 $49,000

• Add your National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) and WorkKeys scores to your resume and job applications.

• Take your WorkKeys score report or NCRC to a job interview to show the employer that you have the skills needed for the job.

• If you are planning to attend a community or technical college, include your WorkKeys scores in your application materials.

Sample practice tests:

www.workkeys.com

Visithttp://www.act.org/workkeys/