Continuing Education: Pathways to Employment

ACT WorkKeys Employment System

WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring “real world” skills employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation-skilled or professional- and at any level of education.

Get Ready for the ACT WorkKeys' tests
ACT WorkKeys tests ($10.00 per test)
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Reading for Information
  • Locating Information
  • Applied Technology
  • Observation
  • Teamwork
  • Listening
  • Writing
  • Business Writing
For more information contact:

Corlis McCoy
(252) 246-1341
cmccoy@wilsoncc.edu

North Carolina Career Readiness Certification (CRC)

To qualify for a Bronze, a Silver, or a Gold leveled employability skilled North Carolina CRC credential, which is signed by North Carolina Governor Michael F. Easley, an examinee must successfully pass the ACT WorkKeys' Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information tests. ACT WorkKeys' tests are administered by appointment only.

Cost: $10.00 per test ($30.00 for all three tests)
WorkKeys Testing Administrator: Corlis McCoy (252) 246-1341

Employers know that the costs of hiring, training, and retaining unskilled workers negatively affect their bottom line. In order to reduce the cost of remedial training and lost efficiency, more companies are:

  1. Going to pre-employment assessments to identify workplace basic skills
    before hiring.
  2. Providing remedial training to potential and existing workers to reduce the
    skills gap that exists between those skills required on the job and those
    skills demonstrated.
  3. Relegating existing workers to lesser job responsibilities and/or positions.
    The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a skilled
    credential that confirms to employers, employees, and job seekers that
    the individual
    • Has the basic workplace skills required for common jobs.
    • Is trainable for specific jobs.
    • Is fitting for job placement and advancement.

The CRC has three levels - Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Individuals who successfully pass the WorkKeys’ Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information assessments will receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Career Readiness Certificate signed by the Governor of North Carolina. North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate web site

KeyTrain Study Lab

Easy to use computerized instructional course designed for students who want to re-fresh their workplace basic skills before taking the ACT WorkKeys tests. Tuition is free for qualifying adults who are unemployed, working part-time, or working full-time earning an annual income within the federal poverty guidelines. Student fees are not waived. For further information on KeyTrain Study Lab, contact Corlis McCoy (252) 246-1341.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 12:00 noon • September 2 - December 11
Room D-209 • $60 Tuition (if applicable), $4.00 security fee • Course Code: 7934

Career Skills

KeyTrain Career Skills series is an Internet-based tool to help people improve their work habits and employability skills. Career Skills details critical skills that employees need to master for success in the workplace now and in the future. Career Skills con-sists of lessons in five courses: Job Search, Work Habits, Communication Skills, Workplace Effectiveness, and Business Etiquette. The lessons are web-delivered for easy access at the workplace, school, home, or wherever there is access to the Internet.

COURSES

  • Job Search: Finding the Right Job, Effective Resume, Application Process, Interviewing Skills
  • Work Habits: Workplace Ethics, Personal Characteristics, Employer Expectations
  • Communication Skills: Communications at Work, Speaking, Listening, Presenting Yourself, Non-Verbal Communication
  • Workplace Effectiveness: Time Management, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Teamwork
  • Business Etiquette: On the Job Etiquette, Person-to-Person, Telephone & Email Etiquette, Meeting Etiquette

CO-REQUISITE: KeyTrain Study Lab