Career Seekers and the CRC Getting a Holyoke Community College Career Readiness Certificate allows you to show prospective employers that you possess the basic skills they require.  Even if you have a high school diploma (or GED) or a post-secondary degree, the CRC further verifies that you can handle the kinds of tasks - finding information, reading instructions and directions, even working with figures - that are common in today's workplace. How does the Career Readiness Certificate work? What does the CRC test for? How can I get my CRC? Frequently asked questions (FAQ) How It Works  Building on a Proven Program The Certificate is based on established WorkKeys® assessment tests. (WorkKeys is a comprehensive skills assessment tool recognized by thousands of companies in the U.S. and by state and federal agencies.) To earn a Career Readiness Certificate, individuals undergo testing related to reading, applied math, and locating information through the WorkKeys skills assessment system. A Chance to Advance Individuals can earn three levels of Career Readiness Certificates based on their test performance in Applied Mathematics, Locating Information, and Reading for Information. Bronze level signifies that a recipient possesses skills for approximately 30% of the jobs profiled by WorkKeys in these three specific skill areas. Silver signifies that a recipient possesses skills for approximately 65% of jobs profiled by WorkKeys in these areas. Gold signifies that a recipient possesses skills for 85% of jobs profiled by WorkKeys in the three areas. Bronze-level Skills in Detail Silver-level Skills in Detail Gold-level Skills in Detail CRC Assessments  As mentioned above, CRC assessments test applicants in three major areas:  Reading for Information, Locating Information, and Applied Mathematics.   The different levels earned - bronze, silver and gold - signify increasing levels of difficulty in each area.  You may get a detailed description of what skills are tested for at each certificate level:  Bronze  |  Silver  |  Gold How to Earn Certification  Career seekers can obtain a Career Readiness Certificate by taking WorkKeys assessments. Individuals who do not initially achieve the certificate can pursue targeted training and education through Holyoke Community College.