National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Prove You Have the Skills Employers Need

The ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is an assessment-based credential available at no cost to you or employers. 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