National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)®

A National Career Readiness Certificate is earned by completing the three WorkKeys assessments

• Applied Math
• Workplace Documents
• Graphic Literacy

Also available in Spanish:

• Matemáticas aplicadas
• Documentos de trabajo
• Alfabetización gráfica

Four levels of proficiency

The ACT NCRC is awarded at four levels, based on the scores achieved on the component assessments.

• Platinum: Scores of Level 6 or higher on all three exams
• Gold: Scores of Level 5 or higher on all three exams
• Silver: Scores of Level 4 or higher on all three exams
• Bronze: Scores of Level 3 or higher on all three exams

NCRC Information Flyer - Printer friendly PDF

PURCHASING NCRC EXAM

Updated Exams

• WATC-051 NCRC Certificate Bundle - $69
• NCRC Applied Math
• NCRC Workplace Documents
• NCRC Graphic Literacy

Purchase Exam Bundle

(Applied math, Workplace documents & Graphic literacy)

1. Click: ARIES Registration
2. Click the "Select" button next to your desired section of WATC-051 NCRC Certificate Bundle - $69. A window appears.
3. Click "Add Section to Cart". A success message appears.
4. Click the "Next" button in the top right corner.
   
   • Ignore the Building and Classroom information. You are purchasing an exam voucher for 3 exams with proctor fees included
5. Enter your personal and credit card information. Your receipt will be immediately emailed to you.
   • If it doesn't, check with our office at 413-755-4225.
   • After 2 business days, call the Testing Center to schedule your exams (413-755-4507)

Purchase Retake Exam

1. Click the link below for the exam you need to retake.
   
   • WATC-052 NCRC Certificate Applied Math Retake - $25
   • WATC-053 NCRC Certificate Workplace Documents Retake - $25
   • WATC-054 NCRC Certificate Graphic Literacy Retake - $25
2. Click the SELECT box for the exam you need to retake. A window appears.
   • Ignore the Building and Classroom information. You are purchasing a retake exam voucher with proctor fees included.
3. Click "Add Section to Cart". A success message appears.
4. Click the "Next" button in the top right corner.
5. Enter your personal and credit card information. Your receipt will be immediately emailed to you.
   • If it doesn't, check with our office at 413-755-4225.
   • After 1 business day, call the Testing Center to schedule your exam (413 755-4507)

Scheduling and Taking your Exams

1. STCC needs time to process this request before you can schedule your exam
2. AFTER 24 HOURS - CALL 413-755-4507 TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT
• The full exam battery takes approximately 2.5 - 3 hours.
• You will not be allowed to sit for the test without an appointment
3. You will need to bring a current government issued ID
4. You will be given a parking pass for your vehicle’s dashboard when you check in (Not necessary when school is on semester break)
5. Results for the exams will be given to you after the tests with a printout.

NCRC Information and Certificate Verification

• act.org
• NCRC Information Flyer - Printer friendly PDF