National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) Prep Classes
Credential: National Career Readiness Certificate, ACT

This is a specialized course lab designed to assist individuals with earning their National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC). Students may enroll or join this class at any time. It is an open enrollment lab. NCRC is a nationally recognized portable credential that measures employability skills in three areas: Reading for Workplace Documents, Applied Math, and Graphic Literacy. Many companies either require or give preference to job applicants that have a NCRC. Fee Waivers for the registration fee are available for qualifying individuals. Individuals wishing to pursue their NCCRC will pay a $39 testing fee at the time of testing. Students seeking to earn their NCRC are strongly recommended to participate in the NCRC Prep Class prior to sitting for the NCRC test.

Take a look at our informational presentation to learn more:


A PDF version can also be viewed using this link.



Access our BCCC Course Schedule
for a current list of course offerings and testing times.



NATIONAL CAREER READINESS CERTIFICATE COSTS:
$42.00 National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
$16.00 Talent Assessment
$15.00 Applied Math
$16.00 Fit Assessment
$15.00 Graphic Literacy
$22.00 Workplace Observation
$15.00 Workplace Documents
$25.00 Business Writing
$15.00 Applied Technology

National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) Testing
NCRC/Workkeys Testing is available to all individuals seeking to earn their NCRC. It is strongly recommended that students complete the NCRC Prep Class prior to sitting for the NCRC exam. Students should plan to arrive 15 minutes early. No late arrivals will be allowed in the testing room per ACT Testing Guidelines. Please bring a photo id. Cell phones and other items are not allowed in the testing room. Calculators, formula sheets and scratch paper will be provided for the Applied Math test. If paying for your assessments with cash, students must bring exact change. A Division of Continuing Education Scholarship is available for Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) testing, sponsored by the Beaufort County Committee of 100.



Access our BCCC Course Schedule
for a current list of NCRC testing dates.


Report directly to Building 8, Room 823, on the BCCC Campus

  • No late arrivals will be allowed in the testing room as per ACT guidelines
  • Make sure to show at your designated date/time. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early.
  • Please bring a photo ID.
  • If paying by cash – it must be correct change only! Anyone not bringing correct change may not be allowed to test (pending the availability of making change).

Request for WorkKeys CRC Test Scores
Have you tested, but misplaced your official score papers? Please visit myworkkeys.com directly to retrieve your personal test scores or call 1-800-967-5539.


For more information or to register, please contact:
Continuing Education Registration & Records Clerk
Phone: 252-940-6375
Email: continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu