ACT WorkKeys®

Corporate Prices effective as of July 1, 2008.

Job Profile* Job Profile (out of state)* Job Profile Replication* Onsite Testing* (* additional fees may apply)	$4,000.00 $4,500.00 $1,500.00 $90.00/hour/1-15 persons
Material Costs:   Applied Mathematics**   Applied Technology**   Locating Information**   Reading for Information**   Observation**   Teamwork** (** includes 48 hour turnaround)	$16.00/assessment
Listening Only*** Writing Only*** Listening and Writing*** Business Writing***	$19.00/assessment $19.00/assessment $38.00/assessment $19.00/assessment
*** requires 2-3 week scoring turnaround - 3 day scoring available for an additional $20

Companies worldwide use WorkKeys® to assess a potential new hire’s skill levels for comparison to the job requirements. Individuals required to take the WorkKeys® assessment as a part of a job application, contact the Bob Grandmaison at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2601.

South Suburban College Business & Career Institute is offering the National Career Readiness Certificate (CRC). The Career Readiness Certificate provides existing and potential job candidates with a credential that proves their skill level to enhance employability. This certification allows employers a more efficient way to assess work skills.

The certificate is designed to complement other traditional credentials, such as a high school diploma or community college degree, and confirms the person's competence in specific workplace skills in Applied Mathematics, Reading for Information, and Locating Information. Employers use the certificate, along with other education and background information, to make employment and training decisions. Higher scores indicate an individual's readiness for a greater range of jobs.

The KeyTrain® training system is offered by the Business & Career Institute and sharpens workplace skills of students and employees. If new employees and students are going to be adequately prepared for the workforce, they need to understand the requirements for jobs they are considering. WorkKeys® helps determine the skill levels and education required for various jobs. After taking the ACT WorkKeys® tests you will know exactly where your skills stand in being able to perform well at a specific job.

The National Career Readiness Certificate uses test results from assessments to award certificates in three categories:

• Bronze Level signifies an individual has scored at least a level 3 in each of the three core areas (Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information) and has the necessary skills for 35 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys® database.
• Silver Level signifies an individual has scored at least a level 4 in each of the three core areas and has the necessary skills for 65 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys® database.
• Gold Level signifies an individual has scored at least a level 5 in each of the three core areas and has the necessary skills for 90 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys® database.

Anyone over 18 years of age is eligible to take the WorkKeys® CRC assessments. Assessment test schedules are being created and will be posted on campus, in the non-credit schedule, and on the web site. Assessment tests can be taken at the Business & Career Institute. Employers may also arrange special assessment sessions for promotion purposes.

The cost of each WorkKeys® assessment is $30 for an individual. Contact Lois Fuentes at (708) 225-5880 for pricing.

 

WorkKeys® Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants for paraprofessional certification to fulfill the state and federal "No Child Left Behind" requirements.

More information on paraprofessional assessments. Individuals looking for more information on the Paraprofessional Program should contact Carmen Garcia at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2663.

November - December 2009 Dates