Work Keys

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WorkKeys® is an industry-driven system of job profiling, assessment and instructional support that helps businesses identify the skills and skill levels employees must have to perform jobs effectively. It is a program of ACT, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that specializes in assessment and research.

As part of the enrollment to Technical Programs, program majors are required to take a pre-test and graduating students are required to take a post test for the program. This process began fall 2003 semester and is for all students that are in the program.

The WorkKeys testing score will not keep you from graduating in the program. This test will be used as a measure to help the faculty ensure effectiveness in the program and all test scores will be shared with you. The test is expected to last approximately 3 hours.

Many employers will use WorkKeys scoring to help in determining employees for their companies. You as a student can use these testing scores in your portfolios or addition to your resume when looking for a job after you graduate.

ACT WorkKeys is a nationwide testing system that assesses a student's abilities in practical skills used in the workplace. ACT WorkKeys results can be used as documentation of those skills that can be shown to a potential or current employer. The ACT WorkKeys system has been adopted by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for all students enrolled in Associate in Applied Technology Degrees, ranging from business to healthcare degrees.

There are nine areas of possible ACT WorkKeys assessment. However, KCTCS students will be assessed in only three of those areas. The type of assessments taken will vary depending upon the program in which the student is currently enrolled in. All students will take a pre assessment at the beginning of their program-specific classes and a post test as they near graduation. Students will receive a score level in each area that indicates the level of skill in each area.

For more information you can click on any of the following links
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WorkKeys® / WorkKeys® Video / Three Types of KEC
Participating Companies / KEC in the News / Contacts / Links / FAQ

Or Contact the Work-Keys Coordinator:

Leila Smith
Email: Leila.Smith@kctcs.edu
Phone: 606-487-3504

Or Contact the Program Coordinator
of the Program you are interested in or enrolled in.