WorkKeys / NCRC Exam Prep
The foundational workforce readiness credential requested across nearly every industry we serve.
WorkKeys
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What WorkKeys Is
WorkKeys is a workplace skills assessment administered by ACT. Passing scores across its core assessments — Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, and Workplace Documents — earn candidates the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a credential recognized by employers across industries as proof of foundational workplace readiness.
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Who WorkKeys is for
Workforce development program participants pursuing foundational career-readiness certification
Job seekers whose target employer requires or prefers an NCRC
Incumbent workers pursuing advancement where WorkKeys is a stated requirement
Candidates in logistics, manufacturing, and general workforce-entry roles specifically, where WorkKeys is most frequently requested
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What's Covered
Applied Math — Solving workplace math problems
Graphic Literacy — Reading charts, graphs, and workplace visuals
Workplace Documents — Reading and applying information from workplace texts
WorkKeys is a core credential in these pathways: