Continuing Education and Workforce Development


Career Readiness

This is an exciting program designed to assist the unemployed adult in obtaining certification in Reading for Information, Locating Information and Applied Math. This certification may be used to inform prospective employers that the individual possesses the basic skills required to perform a specific job. Pre-testing and training labs are offered through the Human Resources Development Program.

CRC ... It's as Easy as 1-2-3

1. Career Advisement Lab: Develop a plan to improve exmployability skills!

2. Career Readiness Lab: Do I need improvement?

3. WorkKeys® Test: Am I ready to test?

The North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate is based on the ACT WorkKeys system, a nationally recognized EEOC-compliant industry-driven system of job profiling, assessment and instructional support.

For individuals, the Career Readiness Certificate:

	Increases your chances for employment and promotion
	Focuses on employment-related competencies needed in any career
	Provides training to help you obtain certification
	Is a portable credential recognized by employers	More infomation...

"The Career Readiness Certificate demonstrates that North Carolina's workers have the knowledge, talent and skill to succeed in the 21st century workplace and helps employers better place workers with the right jobs. We will continue to make the necessary investments in education, workforce development and infrastructure to provide the nation's best workforce." North Carolina Governor Mike Easley

For more information, contact Barbara Meidl at 704-216-7212 (meidlb@rowancabarrus.edu) or visit one of the following Career Advisement locations.

At the Career Advisement Lab you may schedule to take the WorkKeys assessments and receive more information about the Career Readiness Certificate.

Lost your WorkKeys Score Report Click here to request a copy:

Visit the Career Advisement Lab or the Career Readiness Lab at the following locations:


	Career Connections 1923 South Main St., Salisbury	Mondays - Thursdays, 9:00A - 4:30P
		Fridays, 9:00A - 12:00N



	R3 Center 164 Dale Earnhardt Blvd., Kannapolis	Mondays - Fridays, 9:00A, Room 7521

		Mondays - Thursdays, 1:00P, Room 7421

		Mondays - Thursdays, 5:30P, Room 7521

		Saturdays, 8:00A, Room 7524



	RCCC South Campus - New Location! 1531 Trinity Church Road, Concord	Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00A - 4:30P, Room 2124
		Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 9:00A - 2:45P, Room 2124



	CBTC 660 Concord Parkway North, Concord	Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9:00A, Room 9253

Visit the North Carolina Career Readiness Certification website:
http://www.crcnc.org/