The WorkKeys assessments test mastery in three areas:
To improve on the assessed skill level and qualify for a National Career Readiness Certificate, participants can take the KeyTrain™ learning modules described below. These are self-paced, fully online courses that break down each skill into specific components and enable participants to practice and receive instant feedback. Participants can complete the modules in computer labs at the community college, at mobile locations established by the colleges, or at any computer with an internet connection.
The Applied Mathematics skill involves applying mathematical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to workplace situations; emphasizes the application of these skills to real-world situations; and reviews the basic concepts of mathematical operations including money, measurement and time. Topics in the beginning levels include:
More advanced topics include:
The Reading for Information skill involves reading and understanding common workplace documents (letters, manuals, procedures, memos), and examines the essential aspects of understanding and applying information given in practical situations. The Reading for Information course includes dozens of sample workplace documents. All exercises are based on realistic work situations. Some of the beginning topics include:
More advanced topics cover:
The Locating Information skill involves finding, extracting, understanding and using information that is not in the form of normal text. These types of documents include charts, graphs, tables, forms, maps, and drawings. Beginning topics include:
Higher-levels practice more complex concepts that may deal with several different kinds of documents at one time. Some of these are: