The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a job skills evaluation to help employers select, develop, and retain their workforce. A series of assessments measures foundational skills, including Applied Math, Graphic Literacy, Workplace Documents, and/or Business Writing.

Testing location is in the NACC  Workforce Skills Training Center in room WT 161, Proctoring Suite.

Testing Dates & Start Times for all upcoming ACT WorkKeys NCRC Testing for Paraprofessionals, Manufacturing, and Law Enforcement (APOST/BAT):

Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 12:30 pm

Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 12:30 pm

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:30 am

Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 8:30 am

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 8:30 am

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8:30 am

Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:30 am

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 12:30 pm

Monday, November 30, 2026, at 8:30 am

Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 8:30 am

Tuesday, December 29, 2026, at 8:30 am

We reserve the right to change or cancel scheduled testing when necessary.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO TESTING.

If you work in the education system, register for your assessment by clicking the following link: ACT WorkKeys NCRC Paraprofessionals - Education. 

Testing will consist of: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Business Writing.

Need the BUSINESS WRITING assessment only? Click on the following link to register for ACT WorkKeys – Business Writing Only  (NOTE: This is only for those needing to retake the business writing portion of the exam.).

Alabama Peace Officers needing ACT WorkKeys (APOST / BAT) testing register by clicking on this link: ACT WorkKeys NCRC APOST - Law Enforcement. 

Testing will consist of: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy.

If you need WorkKeys testing for employment in industry or manufacturing, click on the following link: ACT WorkKeys NCRC – Industry & Manufacturing. 

Testing will consist of: Applied Math, Workplace Documents, and Graphic Literacy.

PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED: a working email to create their account

Test participants are required to provide a valid photo ID on test day.

WKO106 STUDENTS, refer to Canvas for registration information.

TESTING CONSISTS OF: three separate timed tests (the approximate time to complete all three tests is 2 to 3 hours)

RESULTS ARE PROVIDED AT COMPLETION OF TESTING.

(Business Writing results are not available immediately.)

For more information, contact Charman Hancock at hancockc@nacc.edu or call 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, extension 2393.

OSHA 10-Hour training provides foundational knowledge of safety and health standards for general industry careers. Industry-specific training is available for the following careers:

• Construction
• Cosmetology
• Culinary
• General Industry
• Healthcare
• Law Enforcement, Corrections, Security
• Manufacturing

The OSHA 10-Hour training is an online training you complete at your own pace. Once training is completed, you will receive a certificate of completion along with an OSHA 10-Hour training card for verification. 

Start earning this industry-recognized credential TODAY!

CLICK HERE to register for OSHA 10-Hour training.

To request more information about OSHA 10-Hour training, please contact Charman Hancock at workforce@nacc.edu or call 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, extension 2393.

At Northeast Alabama Community College, all career and technical education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

At Northeast Alabama Community College, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.