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WorkKeys

The fee to test is $25. For MSSU students seeking the three 100 level elective credit hours, there is an additional fee of $75.

How to schedule a WorkKeys assessment:

  1. Go to www.jobs.mo.gov--click on MoJobs LOG IN located in upper right side --select create an account
  2. Once you have created an account contact the Missouri Career Center at 417.629.3000 and let them know that you need to finish your participation so that you can take the WorkKeys
  3. Call MSSU’s testing center and schedule a testing date/time – 417.625.9577

Benefits

ACT WorkKeys® assessments are the cornerstone of ACT workforce solutions. The assessments measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance. WorkKeys assessments are:

  • Relevant—WorkKeys® assessments are developed to solve actual workplace problems. Unlike other assessments, they don’t simply give an indication of reading and writing competency. Instead, they measure a range of hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, and across industries.
  • Recognized—Successful completion of WorkKeys core assessments can lead to earning an ACT WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate™ (ACT WorkKeys NCRC®)—a credential that verifies the skills found to be most essential across industries and occupations. Tens of thousands of employers recognize the value of the NCRC, and many recommend the credential to candidates.

Each assessment offers varying levels of difficulty. The levels build on each other, incorporating the skills assessed at the previous levels. For example, at Level 5, individuals need the skills from Levels 3, 4, and 5. The complexity increases as the quantity and/or density of the information increases.

Assessments are web-based and most take one hour. They are offered in both English and Spanish.

National Career Readiness Certificate

Individuals who successfully complete the three WorkKeys assessments—Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents—earn the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate® (WorkKeysNCRC®), a valuable credential for students and job seekers seeking to verify foundational workplace skills. ACT WorkKeys also offers additional assessments to measure interests, values, and behaviors that can lead to greater job satisfaction.

Credit at MSSU

Individuals who successfully complete the three WorkKeys assessments—Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents—earn the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate® (WorkKeysNCRC®), a valuable credential for students and job seekers seeking to verify foundational workplace skills. MSSU students who achieve a level of Silver or higher can earn three elective credit hours.

For information about what is on the test visit: http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/workkeys-for-employers/assessments.html