The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a Missouri
Career Center product/service that benefits job seekers and business
customers. The NCRC is used for screening, hiring, and promotion, as
well as for fulfilling training needs for existing employees.
The NCRC increases our economic competitiveness, connecting Missouri
businesses with workers who have certified proficiency in basic workplace
skills. When new customers enter at a Missouri Career Center, the free
WIN Initial Quick Assessment provides the first step on the path to obtaining
a National Career Readiness Certificate. Initial screening and NCRC testing
is generally provided by Missouri Career Centers free of charge.
To earn an NCRC certificate, the WorkKeys® Assessment is used to identify your skill
levels in three specific areas: Applied Math, Locating Information, and Reading
for Information. These three skills are highly desirable in the workplace, both
for new hires and for promotions to higher-paying jobs with more responsibilities.
Applicants unable to score high enough to earn an NCRC on the first attempt can
work to improve their scores. Access to Internet-based remedial software is made
available by the Missouri Career Center. Remediation must be successfully completed
before you will be allowed to retake the assessments to earn an NCRC.
There are four achievement levels for the NCRC: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. They are
issued based upon the scores of the three assessments mentioned above. The job
seeker's assessment scores are entered in the Division of Workforce Development's
case management system to assist Career Center staff in finding a good job match for
that client.
For more information, job seekers and employers can have their call automatically routed
to the Missouri Career Center closest to their calling location by calling 1-888-728-JOBS
(5627). This is a toll-free call.
The Career Readiness Certificate increases Missouri's economic competitiveness by
connecting Missouri businesses with skilled workers who demonstrate proficiency in basic
workplace readiness.
Contact Area Business Representative, Lana Vestal, for more information.