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In a study conducted recently by the Society of Human Resource
Managers (SHRM), it was discovered that more than 60% of job
applicants are deficient in some required work skill.
WorkKeys® is a system created to offer businesses and educators
a way to work together to equip new hires/job incumbents with
the necessary skills to succeed in the real world.
WorkKeys®, an ACT program for workforce development, provides
a process for identifying key generic employability skills.
These are skills that are considered crucial to effective
performance in most jobs:
Reading
Math
Listening
Locating
Information
Teamwork
Each of these skills is applicable in all professions and
at any educational level.
WorkKeys® Profiling provides a three-fold benefit to any
organization.
Employers benefit through
an analytical approach to job analysis that reveals what
skills and skill levels are required in a specific job for
employees to perform at their highest level.
Employees benefit by
completing a skill assessment demonstrating their ability
in each required skill area.
Trainers or
Educators benefit by being
able to design targeted training programs that accurately
meet the learning needs of the participants.
As a licensed WorkKeys® profiler, Ms. Woodham facilitates the process for
helping companies determine where they have skill deficiencies
and in turn designs customized and targeted training that
teaches the required skills. For more in depth information
on how WorkKeys® profiling can help you determine your training
needs, contact Debbie Woodham or visit the ACT website at
http://act.org.
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