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EFFECTIVE: May 17, 2021

AcuSkill has changed Proctor Fees on the following exams:

• ACT WorkKeys
• Certiport
• CLEP
• DSST
• ETS ParaPro
• General/Remote Proctoring
• National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Public Safety Testing

We have restructured the Proctor Fees starting at $25 for the first hour and then $10 per hour after that for the majority of the exams.

• Proctor Fees may have increased or decreased based on the exam time (length of the exam).
• There are no refunds or compensation for Proctoring Fees that have been decreased and have already been paid.
• Likewise, there will be no additional charges for Proctoring Fees that have increased and have already been paid.

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WorkKeys® is an employment skills assessment system. Employers use WorkKeys® to measure workplace skills of employees and job applicants. Schools and colleges also use WorkKeys® to prepare students for the workplace.

To see a list of all the WorkKeys assessments click here.

ACT maintains a database of Job Profiles that show the skill levels required for an occupation across jobs, companies, or industries.

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The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is a portable credential that helps build a job seeker's confidence and verifies that his or her skills match an employer's needs.

The Certificate verifies your work readiness skill level to potential employers and demonstrates your commitment to success:

• It demonstrates your basic skill levels in three specific areas to employers.
• It gives you an advantage when applying for jobs.
• Once employers know your skill levels, they can determine if you are a qualified candidate for their job openings, as the NCRC complements your diploma and resume.
• Employers across all businesses and industries are looking for a reliable way to measure foundational skills to ensure they are hiring qualified candidates.
• An NCRC increases the likelihood that you will be successful in a particular job.

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You can earn the NCRC by taking the following three WorkKeys® assessments:
Applied Math
Workplace Documents
Graphic Literacy

You must score at least a Level 3 on all three of these assements to earn the lowest level NCRC.

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There are four levels of the NCRC. They are determined by the candidate's score on the three WorkKeys assessments:

• Bronze
• The candidate has scored at least a Level 3 on each of the three assessments.
• This means that the candidate's skills match 35 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.
• Silver
• The recipient has scored at least a Level 4 on each of the three assessments.
• This means that the candidate's skills match 65 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.
• Gold
• The recipient has scored at least a Level 5 on each of the three assessments.
• This means that the candidate's skills match 90 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.
• Platinum
• The recipient has scored at least a Level 6 on each of the three assessments.
• This means that the candidate's skills match 99 percent of the jobs in the WorkKeys Job Profile Database.

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State of Colorado Paraprofessional Guidance

Essentially, you need to earn the NCRC, but the school district will may have a more specific requirement.

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) provides a valid, field-proven way to boost elementary education in the United States, in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act.

How do I earn the NCRC?

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Yes. ACT® offers the following WorkKeys® practice tests you can take from your home computer:

• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Technology
• Locating Information
• Reading for Information

Click here to get started.

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If you do not bring the correct identification, you will not be allowed to test.

You must bring both a Primary ID and a Supplemental ID.

• Primary ID
• You must bring a valid, non-expired, Goverment-issued ID that bears your photo, full name, and signature.
• State or Province issued Driver's License
• State or Province issued ID card
• Military ID card
• National ID card
• Passport
• Tribal ID card
• Permanent Resident card (Green Card)

• Supplemental ID
• You must bring a valid, non-expired, Supplemental ID.
• Goverment-issued photo ID (in addition to the Primary ID).
• State or Province issued Driver's License
• State or Province issued ID card
• Military ID card
• National ID card
• Passport
• Tribal ID card
• Naturalization card
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Permanent Resident card (Green Card)
• Military Common Access Card (CAC)
• Department of Defense (DoD) CAC
• Student ID card
• Credit Card (May not be acceptible for some exams)

• The First and Last names on your ID must match the First and Last names that we receive from your professor or exam coordinator.
• Small deviations, such as Dave instead of David are allowed.

• It is the examinee's responsibility to review the ID requirements for the exam you are taking before making your appointment.

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• Candidates should know or bring their ACT WorkKeys/National Career Readiness login information.
• Candidates do not have to bring a 4-function calculator for the Applied Mathematics test. One will be provided by AcuSkill.
• Candidates will be provided with the official WorkKeys Applied Mathematics Formula Sheet as seen here.

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AcuSkill and its test vendors/sponsors are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.

• Do not bring anything with you aside from the required items needed to verify your identity.
• Items bought to the test center for use during your exam must be on the notification we received from the instructor/company.
• Medical related items are permitted if needed during your examination.

• Do not bring backpacks or large purses, while we do have lockers, they will not hold large items.

• Do not bring food or drinks.
• They are not allowed in any of the testing rooms or the lockers.
• We have a water cooler in the waiting room.

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AcuSkill and its test vendors/sponsors are not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items.

• You will not be allowed to take any personal items with you into the testing room.
• This includes, but is not limited to:
• food or drinks
• all bags, backpacks, or purses
• notes or notecards
• electronics of any type
• recording devices of any type
• cell/smart phones
• pagers
• watches
• pens or pencils (we will provide them if authorized by the exam sponsor)
• calculators (we will provide them if authorized by the exam sponsor)
• jackets, coats or shawls
• hats or hoodies (and other non-religious head coverings)
• wallets
• eye glass cases
• sunglasses
• jewelry
• coins
• keys
• books or other materials not authorized by the exam sponsor

• Items bought to the test center for use during your exam must be on the notification we received from the instructor/company.

• Food and/or Drinks are not allowed in the Testing Rooms or our Lockers; you must return them to your vehicle.

• You must store all personal items in our lockers, except for food and/or drinks, or return them to your vehicle.
• If you refuse to store your personal items, you will be unable to test, and you will lose your exam and/or proctor fee(s).

• All electronic devices must be turned off before storing them our lockers.

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• If you arrive at the test center more than 15 minutes, but less than 30 minutes after the start time of your scheduled exam,
  and your exam time will not extend beyond our business hours,
• you may have to wait for an extended period of time before a seat opens up.

• If you arrive at the test center 30 minutes or more after the start time of your scheduled exam
• you will not be permitted to test,
• you will be marked as a "No Show",
• you will have to schedule a new exam attempt,
• and you will lose your exam and/or proctor fee(s).

• If you arrive at the test center after the start time of your scheduled exam,
  and your exam time will extend beyond our business hours,
• you will not be permitted to test,
• you will be marked as a "No Show",
• you will have to schedule a new exam attempt,
• and you will lose your exam and/or proctor fee(s).

• If you fail to appear for your scheduled exam,
• you will be marked as a "No Show",
• you will have to schedule a new exam attempt,
• you will lose you exam and/or proctor fee(s).

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• We will check your temperature with an infrared thermometer on your forehead before you are allowed to enter.
• If you have a temperature, we will NOT allow you to enter the test center and you will have to reschedule.

• You must wear a mask while in the testing center.
• If you have been vaccinated and it has been two weeks since the series was completed, you will not have to wear a mask per the CDC and the State of Colorado.

• All test stations, mice, keyboards, pens, locker keys, clip boards, and reusable boards are sanitized after each use.