What is WorkKeys?

WorkKeys^® is an employment skills assessment system.  Employers use WorkKeys^® to measure workplace skills of employees and job

applicants.  Schools and colleges also use WorkKeys^® to prepare students for the workplace.

WorkKeys^® is made up of several assessment tests that measure different kinds of employment-related skills. 

Three assessments demonstrate basic skills:

• ·         Applied Mathematics

• ·         Reading for Information

• ·         Locating Information

Why Should I Take WorkKeys^®?

Taking these three  WorkKeys^® assessments demonstrates for employers that you have the basic math and reading skills to be productive employees.  Because of this, more and more employers in South Carolina are recognizing and/or using WorkKeys^® as part of their hiring process.

Will I Earn a Certificate?

You can earn the WorkReady SC Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) by taking these three assessments and scoring at least a “3” on each.  The nationally recognized CRC certifies that you are WorkReady to employers.  Being ready for work is very important to employers when they seek to hire new employees.

·         Score of 3 – Bronze Certificate
 
                               Certifies that you have the basic skills for 30% of the jobs in the U.S.  To earn a Bronze Certificate,
                               you must score at least a “3” on all three assessments.

·         Score of 4 – Silver Certificate

                               Certifies that you have the basic skills for 65% of the jobs in the U.S.  To earn a Silver Certificate,
                               you must score at least a "4" on all three assessments. 

·             Score of 5  – Gold Certificate

                               Certifies that you have the basic skills for 90% of the jobs in the U.S.  To earn a Gold Certificate,
                               you must score at least a “5” on all three assessments.

Sc     Score of 6 or 7 – Platinum Certificate

                                Certifies that you have the basic skills for 99% of the jobs in the U.S.    To earn a Platinum Certificate,       
                                you must score at least a "6" all three assessments.                                             

A h                                    Higher scores mean that you are capable of performing a wider set of employment positions.

What is WIN?

WIN is a self-paced, self-directed computer software program that helps you assess your skill level before you take WorkKeys^®  assessments.  It was created as a tool to teach the concepts and build the skills needed to earn the score you seek on your WorkKeys^®  assessments.

Why Should I Use WIN Before Taking WorkKeys^®?

WIN allows you to experience concepts, sample questions, and practice assessments at your own pace before you are in a timed assessment environment.  It is an excellent practice tool that helps you become familiar with the material so you are better prepared to earn the score you want.
It is necessary to register with Lifelong Learning to get a pin number before using the WIN website (http://workreadysc.com).  Contact Ann Nickles at 864-355-6091.

Over 250 South Carolina Employers Recognize WorkKeys^®

Here is a list of Upstate employers involved with the WorkReady Initiative: