South Carolina is currently the third largest user in the nation of the WorkKeys® system.

Workforce Development

WorkReady SC Initiative

The WorkReady SC initiative provides a common language defining skill levels for South Carolina employers and job seekers and provides credentials for South Carolina workers. It is based on the WorkKeys® Job Skills Assessment System.

The system:

  • connects work skills, training and testing for education and employers;
  • makes it easier to meet the requirements of federal programs and legislation;
  • supports economic and workforce development programs and
  • is the basis for the National Career Readiness Certificate.

“WorkKeys® has been greatly beneficial to our business. By using the job profile, we now know what skills to look for in a qualified employee. The skill assessments have also helped us maximize our training dollar by allowing us to identify the areas of deficiency.” - Agapé Services, Inc.

“The ability to objectively assess a job and the skills required to succeed at that job through WorkKeys® is a huge step forward for us.” - Garlock Helicoflex

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