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AGENDA
• Snapshot of ACT • WorkKeys Review • National Career Readiness Certificate • Partners
Snapshot of ACT
• Independent, not-for-profit corporation • Founded in 1959 in Iowa City IA • Recognized worldwide as expert in educational measurement, research
Snapshot of ACT
• Recognized for college readiness solutions, e.g., the ACT assessment • Pursuing our institutional mission:
“Helping individuals achieve education and workplace success”
• ACT solutions for the workforce – WorkKeys Skill Assessment tools – National Career Readiness Certificate – Professional Certification – Data and research
“THE WORKKEYS SYSTEM”
The Most Comprehensive Assessment of Workplace Skills Communication
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Business Writing Listening Reading for Information
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Writing Problem Solving
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Applied Mathematics Applied Technology Locating Information Observation Personal Skills
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Performance Talent Fit
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Interpersonal Skills
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Teamwork
The Three Components of the System
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Job Analysis What skills and skill levels are needed in today’s jobs/occupations?
Assessment / WorkKeys ™ What work skills and skill levels does the individual currently have?
Training/ Curriculum How can skill gaps be addressed in training programs?
Job Analysis
Job Profiling
• Customized Job Task and Skill Levels
SkillMap TM
• Online service linked to O*NET Tasks • Job/skill specific
WorkKeys Estimator TM
• Fast Efficient Process • Uses Occ Profiles and O*NET Titles The process of Job Analysis “sets the bar” and gives you
information
about the
skills required concrete
in each of your positions.
The Assessments
Assessments include:
• Reading for Information • Applied Math • Applied Technology • Locating Information • Business Writing • Writing • Listening • Observation • Teamwork Testing gives you about your applicants’ and employees’ skills and
reliable information how they compare
to skill levels required for jobs.
Personal Skills:
• Performance • Talent • Fit
Training
Content
• Designed to fill gaps identified during WorkKeys assessment • Target training dollars effectively • WIN • KeyTrain Gap analysis shows how the applicant or employee relative to the “bar.” Training is available to
performed close any gap
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NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE “NCRC”
The power of an idea
“In the 1950s, ACT created a nationally recognized, standardized resource for college entrance. Now, we’re doing the same thing for the workforce.”
Richard L. Ferguson CEO and chairman of ACT, Inc.
WHY THE NCRC
Announced September 2006 Growth of WorkKeys Assessments Growth of Business use Growth of State Programs Need for a Nationally Portable Work Related Credential
NCRC
• • • • A WorkKeys Powered Credential
Registered by ACT May Be Authenticated On Line A Nationally Portable Standard
NCRC Principles
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Based on 3 WorkKeys Foundational
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Assessments
Applied Mathematics – – Reading For Information Locating Information – – – –
4 Skill levels
Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
NCRC Principles
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Performance standards
All 3’s or Above All 4’s or Above All 5’s or Above All 6’s or Above
Scores not printed on certificate
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No additional endorsements or training listed on the Certificate Tests administered under a proctored secure environment
NCRC
Reading for Information Applied Mathematics Locating Information
85% of ALL profiled occupations utilize these skills
GROWTH OF STATE PROGRAMS CRC’S
In the early 2000s 3 Programs Kentucky Jan 2003 Louisiana Feb 2003 Virginia Oct 2004
GROWTH OF STATE CRC PROGRAMS
2005-2007
Tennessee North Carolina Indiana Oklahoma West Virginia New Mexico Alabama Georgia Florida Michigan South Carolina Kansas Ohio Missouri
14 More Programs
Oct 2005 Oct 2005 Oct 2005 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 July 2006 Aug 2006 Aug 2006 NCRC Sept 2006 Apr 2007 May 2007 July 2007 July 2007 Sept 2007 Oct 2007
GROWTH OF STATE CRC PROGRAMS
2008
Arkansas Alaska Connecticut Oregon Wyoming Iowa Colorado Mississippi Connecticut Vermont
10 More Programs
Jan 2008 April 2008 April 2008 May 2008 May 2008 June 2008 June 2008 August 2008 Summer 08 Pilot Summer 08 Pilot
Whos talking about CRC/ NCRC programs
2009
Wisconsin Penn N Dakota S Dakota Montana New Hampshire
More Programs
Aug 09 Aug 09 Legislation Passed Legislation Passed Ongoing Pilot Fall 09 Decision
TM NCRC STATE CONTRACT NCRC REGIONAL PROGRAMS CRC STATE/ACT REGISTRATION CRC STATE/ REGIONAL PROG WORKKEYS ACTIVITY 9-25-09
TM Statewide National Career Readiness Certificate Statewide Career Readiness Certificate Program Powered by ACT WorkKeys Region National Career Readiness Certificate Programs
Certificate Levels
Core employability skills for approximately 35% of jobs Core employability skills for approximately 65% of jobs
Certificate Levels
Core employability skills for approximately 90% of jobs Core employability skills for approximately 99% of jobs
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The National Career Readiness System
Promoting a common language for employers, individuals, educators Providing a system of standardized measurements for comparing workplace skills Integrating workforce initiatives at the state, regional, national levels Connecting hiring needs of employers with skilled individuals seeking careers
Shared Benefits
Employers
get meaningful evidence of skills that lead to performance
Educators
receive clear picture of employer expectations on skills
Individuals
gain rewards for achieving precise levels of skills that lead to jobs
10-Nov-06
Individual Benefits
Distinguish Individual as a qualified applicant Identify individual skill gaps and train to close those gaps Rank above other job applicants or incumbents for job placement or promotion
Employer Benefits
• Identifies key job skill requirements • Identify pool of skilled job applicants • Matches Employee Skills with Job Requirements • Align Training for Incumbent Worker to specific job skill requirements • Communicate effectively with Educators • Improves Employee Retention and Performance
Educator Benefits
• Focus Training Curricula on identified skill gaps • Allows Educators to demonstrate student progress • Linking academic achievement to career planning and job opportunities • Offers a common language with Employers • Increase Student employability
• State Alignment • Work Ready Communities
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYER DEMAND POLICY FOUNDATION
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Alignment
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADULT LEARNING HUMAN SERVICES POST-SECONDARY CORRECTIONS HIGH SCHOOLS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYER DEMAND POLICY FOUNDATION
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• Partners • Examples
PARTNERS
• NAM National Association of Manufactures • NCCER National Center for Construction and Education Research • CAEL Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
Partners Provide
• Career Pathways – Clear defined pathways or ladders within a given career choice • Industry Sector Strategy – Clear defined access to a career pathway within the given industry of choice
Partners
NCCER
• National Center for Construction and Education Research • NCRC will be a base or foundational requirement for entry into the NCCER apprenticeship programs • Soft Skills may be added to further inform a sponsoring employer as to the candidate they are training
CAEL
• Council for Adult and Experiential Learning • Uses the NCRC as a basis for foundational skills to further augment traditional life learning skills • Promotes the NCRC as a basis for further educational direction
NCRC - Construction Gold
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Chemists Civil Engineers Computer and Information Systems Managers Construction Managers Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians Surveyors Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Silver
Brickmasons and Blockmasons Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers Chemical Technicians Electricians Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Machinists Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters Printing Machine Operators Roofers Tool and Die Makers Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Bronze
Bus Drivers, School, Transit and Intercity Construction Laborers Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers Helpers-Carpenters Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Painters, Construction and Maintenance Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer
Higher Skills = Higher Pay
National Career Readiness Certificate Levels And Median Annual Salaries (U.S.)
Gold Occupations Silver Occupations Bronze Occupations
$61,185 $36,670 $27,885
Source: O*NET
WorkKeys Help
Help Desk 1-800-WorkKeys 800-867-5539 ACT WebSite www .act.org
NCRC www.NationalCareerReadiness.com
NCRC www.myworkkeys.com
• Scott C Stimart • Vice President ACT WorkForce Division • 319-400-8890 • [email protected]