The Value of the Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate (MI NCRC) to Employers and Job Seekers

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Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate:

The Michigan National Career Readiness Certificate (MI NCRC) is a credential based on three core ACT WorkKeys assessments that measure real world foundational skills critical to job success.

WorkKeys assessments include:

· Applied Mathematics-Applying mathematical reasoning to work-related problems.

· Locating Information-Using information from such materials as diagrams, floor plans, tables, forms, graphs, and charts.

· Reading for Information-Comprehending work-related reading materials, from memos and bulletins to policy manuals and governmental regulations.

Platinum signifies an individual has scored at least a level 6 in each of the three core areas.

Gold signifies an individual has scored at least a level 5 in each of the three core areas.

Silver signifies an individual has scored at least a level 4 in each of the three core areas.

Bronze signifies an individual has scored at least a level 3 in each of the three core areas.

Employability Skills Training

In addition to the MI NCRC, individuals, who complete employability skills training that complies with state standards, will receive a completion of training certificate from their Michigan Works! Agency. Employability skills represent essential work habits, behaviors, and attitudes required in today’s workplace. They include skill development in areas such as effective communication, teamwork, diversity, conflict resolution, problem solving, and critical thinking.

Benefits to Employers:

· Hire and retain better trained and skilled employees

· Reduce turnover rates and related costs

· Reduce training costs

· Make better training decisions

· Have a common language, credential, and standard to use in hiring and training

Benefits to Job Seekers:

· Certificate holders will have recognized and validated proof of their ability to apply knowledge to work and future educational endeavors.

· The MI NCRC confirms an individual’s competence in a specific set of workplace skills.

· Assessments will identify skills gaps and provide the opportunity to develop and deliver remediation in preparation for work or additional education and training.

· The MI NCRC will compliment other traditional credentials, such as a high school diploma, community college degree, or college degree. While the educational credentials mark the fulfillment of an individual’s classroom learning experiences, the certificate confirms the person’s competence in a specific set of workplace skills.