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WorkKeys Product Overview

WorkKeys Product Overview. Presented By: Amanda Malloy. History. 1959 American College Testing Program founded 1992 First WorkKeys assessments developed 1993 First WorkKeys Service Center established 1995 One millionth WorkKeys assessment administered

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WorkKeys Product Overview

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  1. WorkKeysProduct Overview Presented By: Amanda Malloy

  2. History • 1959 American College Testing Program founded • 1992 First WorkKeys assessments developed • 1993 First WorkKeys Service Center established • 1995 One millionth WorkKeys assessment administered • 2002Workforce Development Division established • 2006 National Career Readiness Certificate initiated • 2009ACT partners with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) to certify workers’ skills • 2010ACT partners with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) • 2011 18,000 job profiles entered into the ACT JobPro database…and growing

  3. Work Readiness System Comprehensive, evidence-based solutions. • Job Analysis • Evaluate Your Workforce • Assessments • Assess Your Workforce • Training & Curriculum • Develop Your Workforce • Certification • Certify Your Workforce • Research & Analytics • Understand Your Workforce

  4. Assessments WorkKeys Internet Version • NCRC Assessments • Applied Mathematics • Reading for Information • Locating Information • Other Foundational Skills Assessments • Applied Technology • Business Writing • Workplace Observation • Listening for Understanding • Soft Skills • Performance • Talent • Fit

  5. Assessments Paper Pencil • NCRC Assessments • Applied Mathematics • Reading for Information • Locating Information • Other Foundational Skills Assessments • Applied Technology • Business Writing • Observation • Listening • Teamwork • Writing

  6. WorkKeys Internet Version Advanced Functions • Encryption of Reports • An encryption key must be used to open all Validus reports, but does not include Reports Portal reports • Batch Loading Examinees Site Administrators can create a “batch” of registrations from an Excel header sheet, downloaded from Validus • Barcode Management • Allows you to connect paper/pencil BATCH scored assessment results with WorkKeys Internet Version Reports Portal https://vtc.act.org/132901300

  7. WorkKeys Paper and Pencil Changes in Administration • Expiration of Test Booklets • All test booklets are now printed with an expiration date on the front cover • Test Booklets Must Be Returned • All test booklets must be shipped back within one week of testing or on the expiration date, whichever comes first • Scoring of Answer Documents • All answer documents must be scored on or before the expiration date

  8. Help Available Where to Go When… • ACT Customer Support: 800/WORKKEY (967-5539) • General Email: workkeys@act.org • Weekly webcasts: www.actwdd.com/weeklywebcasts • Site Administrator Reference Website: • www.act.org/workkeys-private/reference/ • Online Training Portal: http://www.act.org/workkeys-private/admintraining/ • Call 800/967-5539 for User ID and Password

  9. Questions? amanda.malloy@act.org 319/341-2519

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