Connecting Employers

to a Skilled Workforce

Skilled Workers, Stronger Economy

Oregon’s NCRC is endorsed by a growing number of businesses and organizations,

including the following:

“The NCRC is a great predictor of success and helps you identify those people in your applicant

pool who may end up being the most successful.”

Laura Goty HR Manager, NW Natural

WorkKeys® and the National Career Readiness Certificate logo are registered trademarks of ACT, Inc.

The Oregon NCRC program is administrated by the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development. The Oregon NCRC is an equal opportunity program. Auxiliary formats are available upon request to persons with disabilities. Language assistance services are available to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request at no cost to you. Please contact your local WorkSource Oregon office for assistance. © 2014 Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce

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FOR EMPLOYERS

Find the Right EmployeeHelp your business find the right employee the first time. The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) helps you find employees that fit the skill set needed and reduces training time and resources.

Gain a Competitive EdgeThe NCRC certifies workers as having key work-ready skills and is a tool for businesses in Oregon to hire the best while boosting productivity. The Certified Work Ready Communities (CWRC) helps local communities better compete for new business opportunities. The CWRC initiative provides an independent endorsement on the quality of the workforce and the community’s ability to meet business growth demands.

Reduce CostsThe NCRC can save you money by reducing your training and hiring costs, and employee turnover. It helps identify the right fit between an applicant and a job opening, which can improve the productivity of new hires while also reducing training time. The NCRC can be easily incorporated into your existing hiring practices. There are no fees associated with the program.

Talk to the NCRC representative at your local WorkSource Oregon center about

how the certificate can be applied to your organization. For more information, and a list of local NCRC representatives, visit

www.OregonWorkReady.com.

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Rapid global advances in industry and technology increase the pace of change facing Oregon businesses. The challenge and the opportunity are the same—to build and maintain a skilled workforce that can readily adapt to market demands.

As an employer, you know the importance of hiring the right person. You want to start by drawing from a pool of qualified applicants with assurance that they will have the skills needed for successful job performance at your company. After all, the success of your organization hinges on the strength of your workforce.

Certified Work Ready Communities Provide a Competitive Advantage

for Oregon Business.

BRONZE GOLD PLATINUM

Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 minimum score on minimum score on minimum score on minimum score on all assessments all assessments all assessments all assessments

16% 67% 93% 99% of jobs* of jobs* of jobs* of jobs*

Auto Body Repair Technician Administrative Manager School Counselor Accountant Veterinary Assistant Head Cook Pharmacy Technician Technical Writer Janitorial Supervisor Medical Assistant Semiconductor Processor Sales Manager Drywall Installer Engineering Technician Business Executive Registered Nurse Manager Pharmacy Aid Machinist Electrician Elevator Installer & Repairer

Certificates are awarded by achieving a

Skill levels demonstrate ability for

Sample Occupation Correlation

The National Career Readiness CertificateThe National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a nationally recognized certificate providing objective documentation of an individual’s skills. The NCRC demonstrates an individual’s work-related skills in: applied mathematics, reading for information and locating information.

The NCRC was developed by ACT, a recognized expert in providing academic and workplace assessments. ACT researched and analyzed over 20,000 jobs across the nation at various levels.

* Approximate percentage based on jobs in the WorkKeys® occupational profile database.

Get Started TodayCommit. Your organization is invited to sign a Letter of Support to signal recognition and a preference for the NCRC in your recruitment and hiring process. Find out more and download the Letter of Support at www.OregonWorkReady.com.

Recruit. The NCRC is incorporated into your current hiring practices as one factor in many used in your screening and hiring process.

Train and Promote. The NCRC can be further integrated into your training programs and internal promotion pathways. For example, it can be used to help identify skill gaps where further training is needed and to help increase productivity and performance.

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A local representative will work with you to identify your organization’s needs, and to connect local job applicants with the NCRC. Find your local representative at www.OregonWorkReady.com.

88% 82% of businesses agree that of employers using the NCRC it improves hiring outcomes report that it is important for meeting their organizational goals

72% 67% of businesses say that the of employers say it reduces Work Readiness System helps turnover in their organization differentiate their organization from others

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