For More Information

Mike Gerfen, Coordinator
Workforce Group
UALR Institute for Economic Advancement
2801 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204-1099
501-569-8483
FAX: 501-569-8538
Email: mlgerfen@ualr.edu

ACT WorkKeys Service Center

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) is the only ACT WorkKeys Service Center in Arkansas that provides job profiling, assessments, and consulting services to assist employers and individuals with identifying essential skills for the work environment.

UALR Workforce Group has conducted over 145 profiles and over 5000 assessments across the state.

Job Profiling
sample profile
ACT WorkKeys Job profiling process is the first step in establishing fair and valid requirements necessary to comply with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hiring and selection regulations.

Job profile outcomes:

• provide specific skill level requirements for current and potential employees
• document how skills are used.

Let us show you how to incorporate ACT WorkKeys strategies into your business or agency?

Assessments

UALR provides onsite group assessment services for employers as well as individuals interested in becoming more competitive in their pursuit of employment. To schedule assessments please contact the Workforce Group directly.

ACT WorkKeys offers foundational and personal skill assessments for measuring problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities needed for the workplace.

FOUNDATIONAL ASSESSMENTS	PERSONAL SKILLS
Applied Mathematics Locating Information Reading for Information Applied Technology Observation Teamwork Listening Writing Business Writing	Fit Talent Performance

Anticipated WorkKeys Assessment outcomes:

• Provide results that accurately quantify foundation skill levels
• Highlight both strengths and weaknesses.

Are you an employer who has been curious about the WorkKeys assessments? Want a free demonstration? Contact the Workforce Group.

Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)

The Arkansas Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) is a portable skill credential that recognizes individuals as having necessary workplace skills. The Career Readiness Certificate addresses skills in Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information.

The Workforce Group works closely with the CRC Steering Committee to offer ACT WorkKeys job profiling support to businesses across the state of Arkansas.