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National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam

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National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is an industry-recognized credential offered through ACT WorkKeys. It assesses and validates an individual's possession of essential workplace skills necessary for success in a variety of occupations and across different industries.


Who Should Take the NCRC Exam?

The NCRC exam is ideal for a broad range of individuals, including:

  • Job Seekers: Demonstrate your foundational workplace skills to potential employers and enhance your resume.
  • Career Changers: Gain valuable skills and knowledge to transition smoothly into a new career path.
  • Students and Recent Graduates: Strengthen your candidacy for entry-level positions by showcasing your capabilities.
  • Individuals Re-entering the Workforce: Prove your continued competence and readiness for employment after a break.

WorkKeys Assessments

A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by completing the three WorkKeys Assessments:

  • Applied Math
  • Workplace Documents
  • Graphic Literacy



National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) Exam FAQs

Level Scores are used in hiring and advancements decisions. They are based on ACT WorkKeys job profiles which are a snapshot of the skills needed for a particular job.

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• NCRC can build confidence that your skills meet the needs of employers. • This show prospective employer concrete proof of the skills you have. • The certificate determines skill improvement and training needs. • It will improve the opportunities for career changes and advancement

The assessments are available in English and Spanish language.

Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.

WorkKeys Assessments are taken at any ACT-licensed test center nationwide.

Scale Scores are used by educators to track growth in skills over time. They aren’t used for hiring or advancement decisions. The Scale Score Interpretation Guide (PDF) help to explain what the score is, how it can be used, and how it was developed.

The ACT NCRC is a portable, evidence-based certification that certifies the essential skills for workplace success. Employers look for it from job candidates, whether they come directly from high school, work-based learning programs, or through postsecondary paths, because it is a valid predictor of job performance. To earn the National Career Readiness Certificate® (NCRC®), you must successfully complete the WorkKeys assessments in Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents.

This has both Level and Scale Scores. These types of scores indicate an ability to perform more complex skills as the scores increase.

There are five levels (level 3, level 4, level 5, level 6 and level 7). Level 3 is the least complex and Level 7 is the most complex.

For this you will get 55 minutes to complete the assessments.

For this you will get 55 minutes to complete the assessment.

A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by completing the three WorkKeys Assessments: • Applied Math • Workplace Documents • Graphic Literacy

For this you will get 55 minutes to complete the assessment.

The certification verifies skills proficiency in: • Problem solving • Critical thinking • Reading and using work-related text • Applying information from workplace documents to solve problems • Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems • Setting up and performing work-related mathematical calculations • Locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is presented graphically • Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information presented in multiple related graphics