WorkKeys®

Developed by ACT®, which created America’s most widely accepted college entrance exam, the WorkKeys® system provides employers, schools, students and community organizations with a common language for building a higher-skilled, higher-paid workforce.

For law enforcement, correctional officers, and fire/emergency services personnel, these assessments include Graphic Literacy, Applied Math and Workplace Documents. Each assessment allocates 55 minutes to answer approximately 35-40 multiple-choice questions.

For the Board of Education (BOE), the assessments include Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Business Writing. The BOE assessments allocate 55 minutes to answer approximately 35-40 multiple-choice questions for Applied Math and Workplace Documents, and 30 minutes for a writing prompt for Business Writing.

Law enforcement applicants can review related testing requirements under Question #17 of the APOSTC FAQ webpage.

View test content and preparation information on the ACT WorkKeys website. Test-Guide is another helpful website offering free ACT WorkKeys practice tests.

An unexpired governmental photo ID must be presented at check-in.

Costs:  APOST $45, PARAPRO $84, RETEST $25, DENTAL/MEDICAL CODING $48

Testing on the Wallace-Dothan Campus is in Grimsley Hall, Room 126

Testing on the Sparks-Eufaula Campus is in the A-Building, Room A-1

 

***At this time, we are working diligently to upload new testing dates and times to our website. Please check back next week for updates.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your patience during this process.***

Testing Center Staff

Apply for Career Readiness Certificate

What if I lost my WorkKeys scores?
You can retrieve your lost scores by calling: 1-800- 967-5539. You can also create an account at: www. myWorkKeys®.com. You will need your “Examinee ID” that was given to you when you took your assessments.

For additional information for WorkKeys®, please email cware@wallace.edu or call (800) 543-2426, ext. 2296 or (334) 556-2296.

Be Qualified for Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum National Career Readiness Certificate
The certificate is a portable credential you can take anywhere in the country to show employers your specific employability skills. The certification is recognized by employers nationwide, as it has the national seal on it.
Be Certified as a Highly Qualified Teacher’s Assistant
Alabama teaching paraprofessionals have the option of taking WorkKeys® assessments to meet the requirements for being “highly qualified” as set forth by NCLB legislation.
Receive Training
WorkKeys® helps educators and businesses work together to ensure that students leave school prepared for real jobs in the real world.
Obtain Necessary Skills for Employment
WorkKeys® is one of many criteria businesses use in the selection of new hires and in making promotion decisions.