ACT WorkKeys National Career
Readiness Certificate
Readiness Certificate
ACT® WorkKeys® NCRC®.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
| September 30, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
| October 15, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
| October 30, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
| November 12, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
| December 10, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
| December 17, 2025 | Begins at 9 a.m. |
You’ve earned your NCRC, now what?
ACT requires authorization to release information. For employers to verify your NCRC, set your certificate to “public” on the WorkKeys Test Login site. Steps are provided on the WorkKeys site to create a free account. Be sure to include NCRC level information on your resume and job applications.
Employers
Brush Up
Enroll in a walk-in NCRC test prep class at any LCC campus. Classes are internet based, interactive, and self-paced. A fee waiver may be available if unemployed or underemployed. Test fee can be waived upon completion of 30 hours of test prep (at level 4 or higher). Test prep hours must be completed prior to pre-registering for the actual test to qualify for the test fee waiver.
Foundational Skills
Based on the data from more than 21,000 job profiles, ACT has identified three foundational skills that are essential to success in most jobs. Below are the three core skill assessments that are the basis for earning the ACT WorkKeys NCRC.
