Tidewater Community College offers an integrated approach to programming using Work Keys and customized training.   The programming is beneficial to employers, school systems, and organizations charged with advancing Workforce Readiness initiatives
  
WorkKeys ® — ACT WorkKeys is a national, comprehensive assessment system designed to provide students, jobseekers, and employers with relevant information about workplace skills levels. Combined with information about skill levels required for jobs, the Work Keys assessment information can help users make better career and educational decisions.

Over 250 employers in Virginia use Work Keys to hire, train, and retain a skilled workforce. WorkKeys has been integrated into the state’s workforce development system through the Virginia Career Readiness Certificate, a portable employability skills credential. And, Virginia school systems use the Work Keys Writing Assessment as a substitute for the Standards of Learning Writing test.

 

For more information contact: Johnna Coleman-Yates at 822-1234 or jyates@tcc.edu

 
Employers — TCC can develop an Industry specific training curriculum for employers to address skill gaps and improve productivity.   And, through assessment and training, TCC can help employers develop a pathway and career ladder for the recruitment and retention of employees.  

Schools — TCC can develop training and programs to meet standards of learning and Career and Technical Education requirement through an applied skills approach.   The current use of the Work Keys Writing Assessment incorporates instruction and training with assessment.

TCC can develop a training curriculum based upon the Best Key program format which incorporates the use of Work Keys, the GED curriculum, and workforce readiness training for alternative education students to receive their GED and the Virginia Career Readiness Certificate .

TCC can assist in the development of a Career Identification and Preparation system for Career and Technical Education .   In addition, TCC can work in partnership to develop training and provide assessment services to support Tech Prep and School-to-Work Initiatives

Workforce Readiness Training — TCC can develop workforce readiness training that incorporates work ethic and work behavior and customer service.   The training can be customized to industry specific training with a job development component.