WorkKeys and SC Career Readiness Certification

The WorkKeys System......
 

•  connects work skills, training, and testing for education and employers
   
•  makes it easier to meet the requirements of federal programs and legislation
   
•  supports economic and workforce development programs.
   
•  is the basis for the National Career Readiness Certificate

The Career Readiness Certificate.....

•  serves as a standard measurement of basic workplace skills

•  identifies core employability skills required across multiple industries and occupations

•  serves as a portable credential that easily moves to employment opportunities within or outside of South Carolina

•  confirms for employers that an individual possesses the basic workplace skills necessary for successful job performance.

The Career Readiness Certificate Relates to Job Skills.....

•  Bronze Level:  These skills are necessary for approximately 30% of all jobs.

•  Silver Level:  These skills are necessary for approximately 65% of all jobs.

•  Gold Level:  These skills are necessary for approximately 90% of all jobs.