North Carolina State TestingWorkKeys

Implementation WebinarNovember 2, 2011

Presenters

•Jo Anne Honeycutt, NC DPI

•Sheila Boyington, ACT, Vice President

•Mary Molusky, ACT, NC Project Manager

•Mary Lewis, ACT Program Manager

Today’s Goals

•Provide information about WorkKeys Work Readiness System.

•Provide information to North Carolina School administrators to assist in the successful planning & administration of WorkKeys assessments.

•Review decisions and activities school principals and appointed testing staff need to know for successful testing.

Work Readiness SystemWork Readiness SystemComprehensive, evidence-basedevidence-based solutions.

With ACT’s Work Readiness System, we

haven’t reinvented the wheel: we’ve set

a new wheel in motion to help you

reinvent your workforce.

• Job AnalysisJob Analysis Define Your Workforce

• AssessmentsAssessments Assess Your Workforce

• Training & CurriculumTraining & Curriculum Develop Your Workforce

• CertificationCertification Certify Your Workforce

• Research & AnalyticsResearch & AnalyticsUnderstand Your Workforce

Work Readiness SystemWork Readiness SystemComprehensive, evidence-basedevidence-based solutions.

Job AnalysisJob Analysis Define the Workforce

ACT has one of the largest, most robust occupational

profile databases, with more than 18,00018,000 job profiles.

WorkKeys assessments measure “real “real

world”world” workplace skills critical to job success. These skills are valuable for any occupation—skilled or professional—at any level of education, and in any industry.

More than 10 million10 million WorkKeys assessments have been administered.

AssessmentsAssessments Assess the Workforce

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills

Business Writing

Listening for Understanding

Reading for Information

Problem Solving SkillsProblem Solving Skills

Applied Mathematics

Applied Technology

Locating Information

Workplace Observation

Interpersonal SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Soft SkillsSoft Skills

Performance

Talent

Fit

AssessmentsAssessments Assess individuals

• Internet Version: Internet Version: A

quick and convenient way

to deliver assessments

• Paper-and-Pencil Paper-and-Pencil

Assessments:Assessments: Can be

used for accommodations

AssessmentsAssessments Assess individuals

KeyTrain® is an interactive learning tool for developing

and improving the applied workplace skills defined by

the WorkKeys system. The core curriculum is

complemented by reporting capabilities, diagnostic

tools, and soft skills curriculum.

Training & CurriculumTraining & CurriculumImprove skills

Training & CurriculumTraining & CurriculumImprove skills

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AppliedMathematics

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Reading forInformation

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LocatingInformation

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Skills Gap

Skills Gap

Individual Results

Job Profile

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KeyTrain

KeyTrain provides a self-paced curriculum to

help individuals fill their skills gap

The National Career Readiness Certificate, issued by ACT, is a portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential workplace skills and is a reliable predictor of workplace success.

CertificationCertificationCertify abilities

• Evidence-based

• Industry-recognized

• Portable

• Used to document essential skills linked to workplace success

• Awarded at four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

The NCRC™ is a credentialcredential that is:

CertificationCertificationCertify abilities

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Reading and using work-related text

Applying information from workplace documents to solve problems

Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems

Setting up and performing work-related mathematical calculations

Locating, synthesizing, and applying information that is presented graphically

Comparing, summarizing, and analyzing information presented in multiple, related graphics

The NCRCNCRC is a credentialcredential that is used across all sectors of the economy and certifies the following skills:

CertificationCertificationCertify abilities

1%1% 4747%%

2121%%

1818%%

Source: ACT JobPro Data 2006-2010

Percentage of U.S. Examinees Earning The Certificate

CertificationCertificationCertify skills

National Career Readiness Certificate

Median Annual Salaries Bronze Silver Gold

Auto Body Repairers Butchers & Meat Cutters

Cooks, Cafeteria Workers

Furniture Finishers

Home Health Aides

Housekeeping

Janitorial Supervisors

Painting & Coating Workers

Refuse Material Collectors

Accounting Clerks

Auto Master Mechanics

Billing Clerks

Licensed Practical Nurses

Machine Operators

Machinists

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Payroll Clerks

Pipe Fitters

Production Inspectors

Computer Programmers

Electricians

Environmental Engineering Techs

Instrumentation Technicians

Librarians

Semiconductor Processors

Training & Development Specialists

Vocational Education Teachers

Wholesale & Retail Buyers

$26,000 $34,000 $49,000

126,730177,404

272,455

510,091 506,631

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100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Total NCRC Qualifiers by Year

Source: Internet and Paper-and-Pencil based WorkKeys Assessments from 2006-2010. Notes: NCRC Qualifiers include examinees that took the RI, AM, and LI WorkKeys assessments and qualified for an NCRC.

Total NCRC Qualifiers by Year

CertificationCertificationCertify skills

BenefitsBenefits A Key to Upskilling America

• Industry Leaders:Industry Leaders: ACT’s workforce solutions support skill

building and portable credentials for career pathways using

industry competency models.

• Workforce Leaders:Workforce Leaders: Flexible, multi-dimensional system can be

rapidly deployed to improve the overall quality and readiness of

the American workforce.

• Employers:Employers: Hire employees with the right interests and skills.

• Educators & Career Coaches:Educators & Career Coaches: Ensure that an individual is

ready for work—and for life.

• Career Seekers & Students:Career Seekers & Students: Achieve education and

workplace success.

North CarolinaThe facts

What’s happening in NC

•Testing window will be February 2012

•Seniors who are CTE concentrators should take the assessment (4 CTE credits, one level II course)

•Focus/advisory groups will assist in guiding the implementation

TrainingTest administration training

• On Site

November 10, November 21, December 8, 9 as part of CTE Director Regional Meetings

• WKIV Webinars

3 sessions in January

Refresher in January

• Online Self-Paced

www.act.org/workkeys/reference/training

User ID: Admin

Password: Training

• Quick Start Guides – www.act.org/workkeys/reference

WorkKeys Internet VersionFeatures

• Check technical specifications

Shared band width

256K sustained per workstation

• Realms

• Batch load examinees

• Grouping

• Scores Immediate

• Schedule – Amount of time per assessment

WorkKeys paper testingProcess

North Carolina Order form

Orders begin: December 5, 2011

Order deadline: January 5, 2012

North Carolina Scoring Order Form

Return ALL tests by March 15, 2012

WorkKeys testing accommodationsProcess

• Accommodations

Documentation

WorkKeys Internet Version

Extended time

Paper and Pencil

Braille

Reader Script

Large Print

National Career Readiness CertificateCertificate process

•Certificates

•DPI will assist LEAs in printing certificates and reporting data

•Specific paper requirements

•Web training provided

School Contact

•Complete November 15 – 17, 2011

•Testing contact, phone, email

•Additional details will follow

Resource Page•

http://act.org/stateservices/northcarolina/

Contact UsContact Us

Mary Molusky, NC Project Manager

Mary.molusky@act.org

Mary LewisMary.lewis@act.org

Questions800.967.5539 877.842.6205