"As a JOB SEEKER, why would I want a Kansas WORKReady! Certificate?"
The Kansas WORKReady Certificate is recognized by a large number of employers in the local area. Job seekers should call or visit a Workforce Center to sign up for the free Kansas WORKReady! skills assessment.
"Can I practice before taking the assessment?"
You can review your skills before taking the assessment by using the KeyTrain tutorial system from the comfort of your own home or by using any internet-connected computer.
"As an EMPLOYER, why should I be interested in the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate?"
An employer uses the Kansas WORKReady! certificate as an additional tool to identify quality applicants. Kansas WORKReady! uses WorkKeys® assessments to award Career Readiness Certificates to individuals to document their skills in:
Applied Math - measures competency in applying mathematical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to work-related problems.
Graphic Literacy - measures competency using workplace graphics such as charts, graphs, tables, forms, maps, diagrams, and instrument gauges.
Workplace Documents - measures competency in comprehending text to complete tasks such as memos, letters, directions, signs, policies, and regulations.
WorkKeys® is a reliable and nationally validated system evaluating and analyzing workplace skills. Thousands of jobs are 'profiled' to identify skill levels necessary to perform each job. Skills measured by WorkKeys® are transferable skills necessary for most jobs. Tasks are based on workplace situations and do not require job-specific knowledge.
"What do the four different Levels of the Kansas WORKReady! Certificate mean?"
Bronze Level - Core skills for approximately 30% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys
Silver Level - Core skills for approximately 70% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys
Gold Level - Core skills for approximately 90% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys
Platinum Level - Core skills for approximately 99% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys
KANSAS WORKReady Certificate Brochure
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