ACT WORKKEYS

ACT WORKKEYS IS A CAREER-READINESS ASSESSMENT THAT WAS ADMINISTERED TO ALL STUDENTS IN GRADE 11 DURING THE 2014-15 SCHOOL YEAR.

Results from this exam indicate a student’s readiness for foundational workplace skills. Many employers use the results to screen qualified job applicants for open positions.

South Carolina joins only three other states –Alabama, Michigan, and Wisconsin – in requiring WorkKeys testing of all students in 11th grade. No nationally comparative performance data are available for this same population.

ACT WorkKeys

ACT WorkKeys includes three components: “Applied Mathematics,” “Reading for Information,” and “Locating Information.” Spartanburg County students generally, though narrowly, exceeded statewide performance on two components, nearly matching on the third; earning a “silver” rating or better … a rating that indicates adequate preparation for at least 67% of jobs in the ACT WorkKeys database.