Ask for the Best
The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is an assessment-based credential available at no cost to you or your job candidates. The NCRC is composed of three WorkKeys® assessments that measure skills critical to on-the-job success across industries and occupations:
- Applied Math
The Applied Math assessment measures critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and problem solving techniques for situations that actually occur in today’s workplace. While individuals may use calculators and conversion tables to help with the problems on the assessment, math skills are still needed to think them through. Get more information about what to expect on the Applied Math assessment. - Workplace Documents
The Workplace Documents assessment measures the skill people use when they read and use written text such as memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies, and regulations on the job. Get more information about what to expect on the Workplace Documents assessment. - Graphic Literacy
Workplace graphics come in a variety of formats, but all communicate a level of information. From charts to graphs, diagrams to floor plans, identifying what information is being presented and understanding how to use it are critical to success. The Graphic Literacy assessment measures the skill needed to locate, synthesize, and use information from workplace graphics. Get more information about what to expect on the Graphic Literacy assessment.
The NCRC is useful for all industries and jobs at every level.
| Certificates | 
Level 3 score on all assessments earns Bronze certificate | 
Level 4 score on all assessments earns Silver certificate | 
Level 5 score on all assessments earns Gold certificate | 
Level 6 score on all assessments earns Platinum certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skill levels show ability | For 35% of jobs* | For 65% of jobs* | For 90% of jobs* | For 99% of jobs* |
| Sample occupation correlations | Auto Body Repair Veterinary Assistant Janitorial Supervisor Drywall Installer Pharmacy Aid | Administrative Manager Head Cook Medical Assistant Engineering Tech Machinist | School Counselor Pharmacy Tech Semi-Conductor Processor Business Executive Electrician | Accountant Technical Writer Sales Manager Registered Nurse Manager Elevator Installer |
*Approximate percentage based on jobs in the Workkeys® occupational profile database.
Are you ready to ask for the best?
- Complete the Employer Partnership Letter online or in print.
- Indicate your preference for NCRC's in your jobs.mo.gov MoJobs job listings.
- Contact Missouri Job Center staff so we can screen your job candidates by your preferences.
- Work with your local educational and business leaders to identify and recruit additional candidates in your Work Ready Community.
For details on how the NCRC can best be utilized by your organization, contact:
NCRC Outreach Coordinator
Department of Economic Development
Division of Workforce Development
PO Box 1087
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 522-2744
