Act WorkKeys
AcuSkill is authorized to offer ACT® WorkKeys® assessments in Colorado Springs, CO.
Candidates can take the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) assessments here as well.
Click the blue "Schedule an Appointment" button at the bottom of this page to schedule your exam time today!

What to Bring on Assessment Day

If you do not bring the correct identification, you will not be allowed to test.

You must bring both a Primary ID and a Supplemental ID.

Primary ID

You must bring a valid, non-expired, Government-issued ID that bears your photo, full name, and signature:

State or Province issued Driver's License
State or Province issued ID card
Military ID card
National ID card
Passport
Tribal ID card
Permanent Resident card (Green Card)

Supplemental ID

You must bring a valid, non-expired, Supplemental ID:

Government-issued photo ID (in addition to the Primary ID)
Military Common Access Card (CAC)
Department of Defense (DoD) CAC
Student ID card
Credit Card (may not be acceptable for some exams)

The First and Last names on your ID must match the names that we receive from your professor or exam coordinator. Small deviations (such as Dave instead of David) are allowed.

It is the examinee's responsibility to review the ID requirements for your exam before making your appointment.

Candidates should know or bring their ACT WorkKeys/National Career Readiness login information.
Candidates do not have to bring a 4-function calculator for the Applied Mathematics test. One will be provided by AcuSkill.
Candidates will be provided with the official WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Formula Sheet as seen here.

AcuSkill and its test vendors/sponsors are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.

Do not bring anything aside from the required items needed to verify your identity.
Do not bring backpacks or large purses - while we do have lockers, they will not hold large items.
Do not bring food or drinks. They are not allowed in testing rooms or lockers. We have a water cooler in the waiting room.

Items prohibited in Testing Rooms include:

food/drinks, bags, backpacks, purses, notes, electronics, recording devices, cell phones, pagers, watches, pens/pencils, calculators, jackets/coats, hats/hoodies, wallets, eyeglass cases, sunglasses, jewelry, coins, keys, and unauthorized books or materials.

All electronic devices must be turned off before storing them in our lockers. If you refuse to store your personal items, you will be unable to test and will lose your exam and/or proctor fee(s).

You should arrive at AcuSkill at least 15 minutes before the start time of your scheduled exam.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes but less than 30 minutes late, and your exam will not extend beyond business hours, you may have to wait for an extended period.
If you arrive 30 minutes or more late, you will not be permitted to test, will be marked as a "No Show," must schedule a new attempt, and will lose your fees.
If you arrive late and your exam would extend beyond business hours, you will not be permitted to test.
If you fail to appear, you will be marked as a "No Show" and will lose your fees.

EFFECTIVE: May 17, 2021

AcuSkill has restructured Proctor Fees starting at $25 for the first hour and then $10 per hour after that for the majority of the exams.

Proctor Fees may have increased or decreased based on the exam time.
No refunds or compensation for fees that have decreased and were already paid.
No additional charges for fees that have increased and were already paid.

ACT WorkKeys Information

Frequently Asked Questions

WorkKeys® is an employment skills assessment system. Employers use WorkKeys® to measure workplace skills of employees and job applicants. Schools and colleges also use WorkKeys® to prepare students for the workplace.

To see a list of all the WorkKeys assessments click here.

ACT maintains a database of Job Profiles that show the skill levels required for an occupation across jobs, companies, or industries.

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a portable credential that helps build a job seeker's confidence and verifies that his or her skills match an employer's needs.

The Certificate verifies your work readiness skill level to potential employers and demonstrates your commitment to success:

It demonstrates your basic skill levels in three specific areas to employers.
It gives you an advantage when applying for jobs.
Once employers know your skill levels, they can determine if you are a qualified candidate for their job openings, as the NCRC complements your diploma and resume.
Employers across all businesses and industries are looking for a reliable way to measure foundational skills to ensure they are hiring qualified candidates.
An NCRC increases the likelihood that you will be successful in a particular job.

You can earn the NCRC by taking the following three WorkKeys® assessments:
Applied Math
Workplace Documents
Graphic Literacy

You must score at least a Level 3 on all three of these assements to earn the lowest level NCRC.

There are four levels of the NCRC. They are determined by the candidate's score on the three WorkKeys assessments:

Bronze

The candidate has scored at least a Level 3 on each of the three assessments.
This means that the candidate's skills match 35 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.

Silver

The recipient has scored at least a Level 4 on each of the three assessments.
This means that the candidate's skills match 65 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.

Gold

The recipient has scored at least a Level 5 on each of the three assessments.
This means that the candidate's skills match 90 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.

Platinum

The recipient has scored at least a Level 6 on each of the three assessments.
This means that the candidate's skills match 99 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.

State of Colorado Paraprofessional Guidance

Essentially, you need to earn the NCRC, but the school district will may have a more specific requirement.

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) provides a valid, field-proven way to boost elementary education in the United States, in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act.

How do I earn the NCRC?

You can earn the NCRC by taking the following three WorkKeys® assessments:
Applied Math
Workplace Documents
Graphic Literacy

Yes. ACT® offers the following WorkKeys® practice tests you can take from your home computer:

Applied Mathematics
Applied Technology
Locating Information
Reading for Information

Click here to get started.

Scheduling Rules

Scheduling

During the checkout process, when prompted, use the PayPal Payment option to pay for the Exam Sitting Fee (Proctor/Booking Fee).

If the proctor fee is not paid during checkout, then your seat is not reserved.

***NO CANCELLATION POLICY: When a candidate schedules an exam sit time at AcuSkill, that seat is fully reserved for that candidate and is not available for other candidates. At the time of reservation, that specific time and date is taken out of the scheduling and registration system. Because of this AcuSkill does not allow cancellations.

Rescheduling

You may reschedule your exam through the online scheduling system, 24 hours / 7 days a week, up to 48 hours prior to the start of your exam.
You must give at least a 48 HOUR NOTICE in order to reschedule.

Rescheduling an exam time less than 48 hours prior to the start of your scheduled time is subject to a forfeiture of the proctoring fee.
Proctoring fees are due and are non-refundable and non-transferable for no-shows.

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