The mission of the Carthage Technical Center is based upon the belief that all people should have the opportunity to prepare themselves for gainful employment and thereby live democratic, useful, satisfactory lives.
Carthage Technical Center recently recognized Carthage 2022 Seniors who earned the highest level on the ACT WorkKeys assessment. This assessment is an online and created by the American College Testing (ACT). Three WorkKeys assessments are available; Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, and Applied Math. Individuals whose score meet certain industry standards have an opportunity to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC is an industry-recognized, portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for the workplace. WorkKeys assessments measure “real world” skills that employers believe are critical to job success. Test questions are based on situations in the everyday work world.
According to Work Ready Communities, there are currently 27,547 employers in the nation who endorse the NCRC. In the state of Missouri alone, there are 5,338 employers who endorse the NCRC. Locally, Carthage Water & Electric is currently using the ACT WorkKeys, NCRC, has part of their hiring process. ACT WorkKeys interviewed C W & E and created a video to share on their website. Another local company, Crossland Construction requires their employees to earn the ACT WorkKeys and award pay raises according to the level of their NCRC.
MacKenzie Polley, Senior at Carthage High School, said, “Carthage Technical Center has given me so many opportunities, including the ACT WorkKeys assessment that I was able to take. Now, I am able to take the next steps in my career with confidence. This assessment, and many other programs offered by Carthage Technical Center, has allowed me to strive for big goals in the future.”
The following students earned the Platinum Level National Career Readiness Certificate, which less than 1% of the nation achieve this accomplishment:
Elizabeth Baldwin, Christopher Barker, Sydney Bates, Rachael Boicu, Emma Brown, Sylas Browning, Hailey Bryant, Tyler Burt, Parker Copeland, Janet Davila-Ibarra, Avery Davis, Caitlin Derryberry, Sydnee Dudolski, Roger Enamorado, Aubrianna Fisher, Caitlin Gacke, Raylee Gober, Lee Goetzinger, Karsen Green, Andrew Grimm, Lynnd Guerra, Tyler Howard, Zachary Lansford, Daniela Lopez, Dayanara Lozano, Amelia Martin, Jillian Noble, Saleen Ortega, Ashlynn Patrick, Hector Perez, MacKenzie Polley, Joel Pugh, Cole Quade, Maricela Reyes Hernandez, Morelia Reyes Perez, Brett Rockers, Landen Schrader, Sophia Shannon, Cassidy Smith, Kenedy Smith, Ellen Son, Garren Teed, and Elena Wright.
Other students from Carthage Technical Center earning the Platinum Level NCRC:
Paige Williams (Webb City), Landon Bulcock (Webb City), Addyson Howerton (Webb City), and Brynne Hoodenpyle (Carl Junction).
A special thank you to Carthage Community Foundation of the Ozarks for their grant and support of this program.
