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WorkKeys® for Educators


You can expand your students' career options by using WorkKeys effectively in the classroom. Here are some tips to get you started:

Incorporate WorkKeys into the curriculum.
High schools can administer WorkKeys assessments at the beginning of 9th or 10th grade and place students in the appropriate coursework. With the help of school counselors, students can begin career exploration early and achieve the skill levels they need by graduation.

WorkKeys post-testing can be done in 11th or 12th grade. Using the same assessments in pre- and post-testing shows the direct relationship of curriculum impact and student learning.

Our Targets for Instruction help educators develop curricula and instructional strategies for the WorkKeys skills areas.
 
Help students use their WorkKeys scores.
Offer students tips for using WorkKeys scores in real-life situations.
 
Encourage students to browse the WorkKeys scores needed for different careers to help them figure out what WorkKeys skill levels are required for the jobs that interest them.
 
Encourage students to achieve a National Career Readiness Certificate.
 
Encourage students to create an account on MyWorkKeys.com.
 
Implement or participate in a National Career Readiness Certificate™ program.
 
Use WorkKeys scores to provide support and direction for decisions about continuing education beyond high school.
 
Send students to MyWorkKeys.com.
At MyWorkKeys.com, students can view all of their WorkKeys test scores from the past five years and see if they qualify for a National Career Readiness Certificate. Students who earn certificates can use the job bank to organize their job search and apply for jobs.
 
Teach workplace skills in the classroom.
Use WorkKeys to reinforce the value of having solid workplace skills. Encourage positive workplace attitudes.
 
Be able to explain what WorkKeys scores mean.
See our information about understanding WorkKeys scores.
 
Give students their score reports.
Use WorkKeys score reports to help students identify where they may need additional training before joining the workforce. This is a great way to be involved in your students' academic efforts.
 

 

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