Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
North Carolina’s Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is designed to meet the needs of both employers and job seekers in this transitioning economy.
For employers, the CRC offers a reliable means of determining whether a potential employee has the necessary literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills to be “job ready.”
For job seekers, the CRC serves as a portable credential that can be more meaningful to employers than a high school degree or a resume citing experience in a different job setting.
The CRC is based upon WorkKeys, a nationally recognized, skills assessment tool developed by ACT Inc. Individuals can earn three levels of Career Readiness Certificates based on their test performance in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information. The different levels earned – bronze, silver and gold – signify increasing levels of difficulty in each area.
To earn a CRC, contact the Columbus County JobLink Career Center at 910.642.7141 ext. 261. You can arrange to take the WorkKeys assessments, take pre-assessments to determine your skill levels and/or use computer-based software to improve your skills.