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This high-level proficiency assessment tool is designed for entry-level employment readiness, aligning with the Michigan Career Readiness Certificate standards. Used by Michigan DOE para-professionals, it assists in pre-employment screening for federal funds. The system includes fast break and first step assessments for Adult Education students with employment goals. This tool is integrated into various educational centers and programs across Michigan, providing a standardized approach to career guidance and readiness.
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Merit Award assessment tool for high level of proficiency/readiness System of 42 WK Service Centers Entry/exit Fast Break & First Step—entry-level employment readiness standard Assessment for DOE para-professionals WorkKeys in Michigan Michigan Works! Service centers—pre- employment screening for federal Wagner-Peyser funds Michigan Career Readiness Certificate--Standard for experiences after high school ACT-centers for multiple on-line assessments WorkKeys Metric for defining CBC Assess Adult Education students with employment goal Entry/exit Fast Break Futures- Occupational training under Work First TalentFreeway— inclusion of WK levels in all career guidance/awareness tools
PLATO in Michigan • Community colleges—28, with a total of 40 sites, including M-TEC’s • Adult Education—approx. 45 sites • Career Technical Centers—12 • Michigan Works! One-stop Centers—33 • Michigan Works! Contractors—11 • High schools and Alternative Education sites—approx. 300 and 75
PLATO in Michigan • Community Colleges— • WorkKeys • Developmental Education • Alignment with COMPASS and ASSET • Adult Education— • GED prep. • TABE prep. • General skill-building • COMPASS, ASSET skill building for college • ESL
PLATO in Michigan • Michigan Works! One-stop Centers— • GED skills assessment and training • Michigan Career Readiness Certificate and WorkKeys • Resume building with Life and Job Skills • Prep. For Armed Services Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) • High Schools and Alternative Education— • MEAP prep. • General supplemental education—no teacher!