A New Credential to Certify Workers' Skills

Employers need reliable ways to measure foundational skills to ensure they are hiring the most qualified, trainable candidates. Workers may have traditional educational credentials, like a high school diploma or college degree, but these credentials are only part of the picture and may not give a clear indication of workers' job skills. States and communities nationwide are using WorkKeys to help applicants show employers that they have the skills needed for today's jobs. The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies that an individual has the foundational skills necessary to be successful entering employment or a training program.

What is WorkKeys?

Assessments

The ability to learn, listen, communicate, work in teams, and solve problems are important assets for any worker. WorkKeys National Career Readiness assessments measure these abilities.

Employers

When you recommend or require the National Career Readiness Certificate for jobs in your organization, you tap into the most qualified labor pool in your area. When an applicant walks in with a certificate, you will have a solid idea of that individual's foundational skills. Use the certificate as a tool for:

• Screening

• Hiring and promotion

• Targeting employee training and development

Benefits for Businesses

• Increase your bottom line through your employees

• Reduce turnover, overtime, and waste while increasing morale

• Take the guess work our of your selection decisions

• Establish legal defensibility in your selection process

• Use WorkKeys to meet ISO 9000 standards and ensure quality business practices

• Improve the effectiveness of your training dollar