Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys)
Questions? Contact Us.
Maddie Shirley
Coordinator, College & Career Readiness
mshirley6593@stanly.edu
704-991-0246
Employers Want It... Do You Have It?
The National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC), als known as the WorkKeys assessment proves to employers that you have the skills to do the job. A majority of the jobs in the U.S. require competency in applied mathematics, reading for information, and locating information.
How Do I Get It?
Getting these skills is very simple. SCC provides individualized instruction in the classroom or online to help you build the skills necessary to take the CRC WorkKeys assessments.
Classes are multi-entry, allowing students to enter at any time during a scheduled class. Students can also utilize the CRC from home as an online class after they have come on campus to get registered. Fees are waived for qualified students!
Frequently Asked Questions
Workplace Documents – comprehending work-related reading materials, from memos and bulletins to policy manuals and governmental regulations
Applied Mathematics – applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems.
Graphic Literacy – using information from such materials as diagrams, floor plans, tables, forms, graphs, and charts.
The total cost of the three required sections of the test is $37.50. You can take any of the three sections for $12.50 per section. The fee cannot be waived.
You can stop by the Business Office in 123 Patterson Building or call them at 704-991-0228. We accept cash, check, money order and all major credit cards. After paying, you will bring a copy of your receipt with you to the test.
Tests are given on an as needed basis.
The test is given in Eddins 207.
You must bring a valid ID. Calculators, pencils, and paper will be provided for you by the test center.
You will receive your scores the same day.
Scores do not expire, though some employers may limit how far back they will take scores.
Individuals who score at certain levels on the three sections will qualify for a certificate.
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Bronze Certificate Level |
Scores of at least 3’s and above on all three sections |
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Silver Certificate Level |
Scores of at least 4’s and above on all three sections |
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Gold Certificate Level |
Scores of at least 5’s and above on all three sections |
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Platinum Certificate Level |
Scores of at least 6’s and above on all three sections |
You may retake the entire exam or just a section for the fees listed above. It is highly recommended that you use the online preparation program to prepare first.
Click on the link below to request a login for the preparation website.
Yes. Go to the link below for the free practice test. You will need to use Google Chrome or Firefox, as it is unresponsive with Internet Explorer.