Employers can no longer afford
to rely on a high school diploma, the GED, or even a college
degree as the only measure of workplace readiness. More
than half of the applicants for jobs at a given company
lack the combination of skills required, even if they have
a diploma or degree. For example, only 31% of college graduates
are proficient in reading for information, according to
the National Center for Educational Statistics.
WorkKeys® and the Essential New York Initiative Certificate
of Workplace Competency can help you establish skill standards
for your company’s entry-level jobs, so you can seek
out applicants who have earned certificates and demonstrate
a higher level of proficiency. You can integrate the certificate
into your employee recruitment program and customize the
certificate to your jobs or industry cluster.
Skill standards can be established in the following areas:
