National Work Readiness Credential

Customer Service & Computer Training Jan. 24 - Feb. 16, 2012

Preparing local workers for the 21st century global economy

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In order to meet the needs of a changing workplace in the 21st century global economy, the US Chamber of Commerce, encouraged by national advisors to the National Institute for Literacy, conducted research into the emerging needs of communities, businesses, and industry.

Through the joint efforts of the US Chamber of Commerce, National Institute for Literacy, Institute for Educational Leadership, National Association of Manufacturers, National Governors Association, National Retail Federation Foundation, Junior Achievement Worldwide, and policymakers from Florida, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia; the foundation for the National Work Readiness Credential was created.

The NWRC course was created to enable job seekers to be well prepared to enter the workforce with the necessary skills to not only succeed in entry level work, but to prepare  for future training and continued growth and success in the workplace. The National Institute for Literacy’s Equipped for the Future Skills (EFF) offered a foundation for standards based instruction and assessment, certifying that candidates for the National Work Readiness Credential are assessed on the skills needed in an emerging marketplace.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

Candidates will take a pre and post assessment using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE).

To enroll in the NWRC Preparation Course, candidates must achieve TABE pre-test
                         Reading Level:  Grade Equivalent 8.0
                         Math Level:  Grade Equivalent 8.0

To sit for the NWRC Tests, candidates must achieve TABE post-test
                        Reading Level:  Grade Equivalent 10.0
                        Math Level: Grade Equivalent 9.0