National Career Readiness Certification

Program Description

ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)

The National Career Readiness Certificate is an essential tool and marketable credential that offers individuals and employers the opportunity to certify essential workplace skills.  Upon successful completion of this test, individuals receive bronze, silver, gold or platinum certificates according to their skill levels. With the National Career Readiness Certificate, individuals prove they have the skills needed to successfully enter the workforce.

The NCRC benefits employers by increasing their bottom lines through skilled employees; reduction of turnover, overtime, waste, and training time; increase in productivity, and possible employee promotion through performance.

The NCRC is a benefit to individuals receiving it through increased confidence, improved skills and better preparation for training, promotion and additional responsibilities.

NCRC Testing

The ACT WorkKeys NCRC test consists of three assessments:  Applied Math, Graphic Literacy and Workplace Documents. While the test is self-paced, it takes approximately three hours to complete all three parts.

The cost of NCRC testing is $45 ($15 per assessment).

Payment for NCRC testing must be made at the Business Office (Moore Hall) on the main campus of Western Piedmont Community College at 1001 Burkemont Avenue, Morganton, NC 28655.

All NCRC testing is by appointment only. Please, contact Amanda Cline at 828-448-6145 or acline5@wpcc.edu for more information.

 Questions?

Please contact us about future classes! If you need more information or have questions, please contact Amanda Cline at (828) 448-6145 or via e-mail at acline5@wpcc.edu.