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WorkKeys is a national system for teaching and assessing workplace skills
that connects knowing with doing and learning with earning.
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| The WorkKeys system introduces a common language into
workforce development, enabling education and business to work together to
strengthen achievement of workplace skills. In consultation with
employers, educators, and experts in employment and training requirements,
ACT has identified key generic employability skills - skills crucial to
effective performance in most jobs. WorkKeys is built on a common skill
scale that accurately and reliably measures both the skills of individuals
and the skills required for successful job performance. |
The current skill areas in the WorkKeys system are:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Technology
- Locating Information
- Reading for Information
- Observation
- Listening
- Writing
- Teamwork
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Additional skill areas are under development.
After identifying these critical generic workplace skills, ACT developed the WorkKeys system which involves the following four components:
1. Profiling (job analysis) to determine the skill requirements of jobs.
2. Skill assessment to determine the current skills of individuals.
3. Instructional support to help educators/trainers as they assist learners in improving their skills.
4. Research and Reporting facilitates the distribution of information to
businesses, educational institutions, agencies and individuals.
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