Facts About WorkKeys
GOALS:
The goals of the WorkKeys system are to:
- Provide a “common language” for between employers and education
- Coordinate education/training and workplace requirements
- Improve workforce quality and productivity
- Credential workplace skills
WHAT IS WORK KEYS?
WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system measuring “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation – skilled or professional – and at any level of education..
ASSESSMENTS:
The abilities to learn, listen, communicate, work in teams, and solve problems are important assets for any worker, regardless of career choice. WorkKeys assessments measure these abilities in three key areas:
Communication
- Reading for Information
- Writing
- Listening
Problem Solving
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Technology
- Location Information
- Observation
Interpersonal Skills
JOB ANALYSIS:
The WorkKeys job profiling component offers a concrete way for organizations to analyze the skills needed for specific jobs and to describe those needs to educators, students, and job applicants. For each position, job profiling identifies the skills and WorkKeys skill levels an individual must have to perform successfully. By comparing job profile information with individuals’ scores on the WorkKeys tests, organizations can make reliable decisions about hiring, training, and program development. Job profiling meets the validity and fairness requirements of EEOC guidelines.
JUST A FEW OF OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE:
- 3-M
- BP Amoco
- Kohler
- Solutia
- Toray
- International Diesel
- OCI Chemical
- Siemens VDO
- Steelcase
WORK KEYS SUPPORT MATERIALS:
WorkKeys practice tests are available on the ACT website at http://www.workkeys.com Study guides are also available for purchase at the Calhoun Community College Bookstore located on the Decatur campus. Contact Wanda Guthrie at 256-306-2573 for questions regarding Bookstore hours and WorkKeys study guide availability
SCHEDULING AND QUESTIONS REGARDING WORK KEYS:
The ACT Center offers the WorkKeys assessments by appointment only Monday – Thursday. For questions and/or to schedule your WorkKeys assessments please call Dr. Denny Smith at 256-306-2637 or 256-306-2522. You can also contact the ACT Center by email at actcenter@calhoun.edu.
