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Career Seekers and the CRC

Getting a Virginia Career Readiness Certificate allows you to show prospective employers that you possess the basic skills they are looking for. 

Even if you have a high school diploma (or GED) or a post-secondary degree, the CRC further verifies that you can handle the kinds of tasks – finding information, reading instructions and directions, even working with figures – that are common in today's workplace.

• How does the Career Readiness Certificate work?
• What does the CRC test for?
• How can I get my CRC?
• Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How It Works 

Building on a Proven Program

The Certificate is based on established WorkKeys® assessment tests. (WorkKeys is a comprehensive skills assessment tool recognized by thousands of companies in the U.S. and by state and federal agencies.) To earn a Career Readiness Certificate, individuals undergo testing related to reading, applied math, and locating information through the WorkKeys skills assessment system.

A Chance to Advance

Individuals can earn three levels of Career Readiness Certificates based on their test performance in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information.

Bronze level signifies that a recipient possesses skills for approximately 30% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys in these three specific skill areas. Bronze-level Skills in Detail	Silver signifies that a recipient possesses skills for approximately 65% of jobs profiled by WorkKeys in these areas. Silver-level Skills in Detail	Gold signifies that a recipient possesses skills for 85% of jobs profiled by WorkKeys in the three areas. Gold-level Skills in Detail

CRC Assessments 

As mentioned above, CRC assessments test applicants in three major areas:  Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics.   The different levels earned – bronze, silver and gold – signify increasing levels of difficulty in each area.  You may get a detailed description of what skills are tested for at each certificate level:  Bronze  |  Silver  |  Gold

How to Earn Certification 

Career seekers can obtain a Career Readiness Certificate by taking WorkKeys assessments at any of Virginia's 23 Community Colleges or more than 40 One-Stop Career Centers. Individuals who do not initially achieve the certificate can pursue targeted training and education through the Community Colleges and Career Centers.