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