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WorkKeys

WorkKeys is a comprehensive employability skills system designed to help employers and individuals develop better workplace skills. WorkKeys was developed by ACT, a national testing organization. Washtenaw Community College is an approved WorkKeys Center.

Individuals and companies can choose to use one or all components of WorkKeys:
  • Job Profiling is a process used to identify the skills required for successful job performance in eight fundamental workplace skills. Profiles can be developed for a specific job within a company (Job Profile), or generically for an occupation (Occupational Profile).
  • WorkKeys Assessments are a set of tests that measure the skills people use to learn quickly and solve problems. An individual's skill levels may be assessed in up to eight skill areas, including Math, Reading, Writing, Locating Information, Listening, Applied Technology, Teamwork, and Observation.
  • Targeted Instructional Support is available to help employees, potential employees and students develop the skill levels necessary for success.
Registration and Fee

All examinees must pre-register and pay the fee before booking their test appointment. WorkKeys assessment dates and registration information is available upon request. For information, call Joseph M. Fenty at 734-973-3495 or send an e-mail to .

WorkKeys NCLB Assessments for Paraprofessionals

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) established new qualifications for Title I paraprofessionals:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or
  • An associate's (or higher) degree, or
  • Formal assessment of knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and math.
In July 2003 the Michigan Department of Education accepted WorkKeys as a suitable assessment to meet NCLB requirements and established the following skill standards:
  • Reading for Information Level 4
  • Applied Math Level 4
  • Writing Level 3
National Career Readiness Certificate

The National Career Readiness Certificate verifies to employers anywhere in the U.S. that an individual has essential core employability skills in Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. Individuals who meet national performance standards through their state programs are eligible to receive the National Career Readiness Certificate or obtain a national certificate seal to affix to their state certificate.

More Information

For more information, call Joseph M. Fenty at 734-973-3495 or send an e-mail to .

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