National Work Readiness Credential

What is the National Work Readiness Credential?

 The National Work Readiness Credential (WRC) is a certification of work readiness for entry-level work as defined by employers. The Credential identifies the knowledge, skills, and abilities that supervisors, managers, and other workforce experts agree are most important when looking for people who can successfully perform entry-level work. It is the first national, standards-based assessment for entry-level workers to provide a universal, transferable, national standard for work readiness.

National Work Readiness Credential Soft Launch in September 2006

In September 2006, the National Work Readiness Council (NWRC) began a targeted launch of the National Work Readiness Credential (WRC) in six sites in New Jersey and approximately 50 sites around the country.

Soft Launch Sites in New Jersey

Cumberland County One-Stop Career Center
Contact: Sandi Scalese sscalese@ccoel.org

Union County College Elizabeth Campus
Contact: Paul Jurmo Jurmo@ucc.edu

Bergen County One-Stop
Contact:Marsha Salvatore marsal@bergen.org

Hudson County One-Stop Career Center
Contact: Steve Smith steve.smith@dol.state.nj.us

Newark One-Stop
Contact: David Comesanas comesanasd@ci.newark.nj.us

Camden County One-Stop
Contact: Kathleen Mayfield mayfield@camdencounty.com

If you are a Job Seeker - for more information regarding upcoming sites in New Jersey that will offer the assessment contact Lansing.Davis@dol.state.nj.us .

If you are interested in becoming an assessment site , the NWRC recommends reading "Becoming an NWRC Assessment Site" – the application can be found at:

http://www.castleworldwide.com/nwrc/asp/nwrc_site_application.asp . 

National Work Readiness Credential Candidate Handbook

The National Work Readiness Credential assessment has four modules that assess whether the test-taker can use nine (9) skills well enough to carry out critical entry-level tasks and responsibilities. Businesses from across industry sectors identified these skills as critical for entry-level workers to succeed in today's workplace and global economy. It is anticipated that an individual will be able to complete the assessment within 2 1/2 hours. To learn more about the assessment, go to the Work Readiness Credential Candidate Handbook .

National Work Readiness Credential Sample Tests

Reading Test Demonstration

Math Test Demonstration

Situational Judgment Test Demonstration

National Work Readiness Credential Website

For additional information and frequently asked questions regarding the Credential, go to the National Work Readiness Credential Website.