Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)

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The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable credential that workers can use in any area of North Carolina or in most states in the U.S. The CRC is designed to meet the needs of both employers and job seekers in this transitioning economy. The CRC is based on WorkKeys, a nationally recognized, skills assessment tool developed by ACT Inc. The CRC confirms to employers that the individual possesses workplace skills that most jobs require, which include: Reading for Information Applied Math Locating Information It is a perfect document for job seekers to include with a resume when applying for a job.

Individuals can earn three levels of Career Readiness Certificates based on their test performance in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information.

• Bronze Certificate indicates attainment at a minimum of Level 3 on each of the three WorkKeys assessments (Reading for Information, Applied Math and Locating Information). And Individual who earns the Bronze Certificate possesses the core workplace skills for approximately 30% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys.

• Silver Certificate indicates that an individual has attained at least a Level 4 on each of the tests and possesses core employability skills for approximately 65% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys.

• Gold Certificate indicates that an individual has attained at least a Level 5 on each of the three WorkKeys assessments and possesses core employability skills for approximately 85% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys.