• WORKKEYS

    Who takes the WorkKeys test at Chalmette High?

    • All 11th & 12th grade students on the Jumpstart Diploma 
    • Any 12th grade student with an ACT composite score less than 18

    How Does the WorkKeys Test Work

    Sample Questions and Practice Test: WorkKeys Practice

    Can WorkKeys qualify me for any scholarships? 

    Yes, if you have a 2.5 GPA with at least a Silver on the WorkKeys, you could earn up to 2 years of TOPS Tech Award.

    TOPS Tech Award

    NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE

    The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®) is an assessment-based credential issued at four levels; Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The NCRC measures and certifies the essential work skills needed for success in jobs across industries and occupations. With an NCRC, you can:

    • Build confidence that your skills meet the needs of employers
    • Show prospective employers concrete proof of the skills you have
    • Apply real-world use to coursework from the classroom
    • Determine skill improvement and training needs
    • Improve the opportunities for career changes and advancement
    • Earn college credit at many institutions and reach academic goals more quickly 

    REQUIREMENTS

    A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by achieving a Level Score of 3 or better on all three WorkKeys assessments::

    • Applied Math
    • Workplace Documents
    • Graphic Literacy

    Credential Level Skill Level:

    Bronze Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 3 on each of the three assessments.

    Silver Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 4 on each of the three assessments.

    Gold Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 5 on each of the three assessments.

    Platinum Signifies an individual has scored at least a Level 6 on each of the three assessments.