LCC Business & Industry Service, in partnership with ACT, Inc. offers WorkKeys assessments to people who wish to document their skills, get a "leg up" in a job interview or enhance an application for local, regional, state or federal jobs.
More information about WorkKeys
What Is WorkKeys
A comprehensive system designed to help you move from school to work, from unemployment to work, and from job to job. WorkKeys measures your existing skill level against the skill levels needed or required to compete for specific jobs. Several local employers, including Lower Columbia College, use WorkKeys to screen job applicants and set training goals for employees or students.
WorkKeys assessments are offered at the Testing Center in the LCC Admissions Center. The test series measure base performance level at several occupational skills.
WorkKeys has assembled eight different assessment areas:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Technology
- Locating Information
- Reading for Information
- Observation, Teamwork
- Listening
- Business Writing
Upon completion of an assessment series, candidates receive a Certificate of WorkPlace Skills stating the level they have achieved.
The assessment series includes KeyTrain to help you obtain the scores you need to fulfill potential or existing employer expectations.
For more information contact
Program Manager, Business & Industry
Workplace Skills Certificate
By taking the WorkPlace Skills assessments you can offer evidence to prospective employers that you have the skills for the job. Even if an employer is not actively seeking these scores, testing results can boost you to the top of the hiring pool and can help employers make sure you're a good fit for open positions.
- Reading for Information
- Locating Information
- Applied Math
Assessment Fee: $45
Time: Approx. 3 hours
Individual WorkKeys Assessment Fees
You may access sample questions by clicking the tests listed below. Should you wish to take the test, the cost is listed below. You will not be charged for accessing sample questions.