Overview
Proven effective at facilitating significant and measurable skill gains in a relatively short time period, Keys2Work uses ACT’s WorkKeys® system and KeyTrain® curriculum as the basis for a standardized system, or common language, for improving basic problem-solving skills needed for today’s labor market.
Ideal for students with IEPs, Keys2Work allows you to provide hours of differentiated instruction and measure gains in the following career skill areas:
- Applied Mathematics
- Reading for Information
- Locating Information
- Listening for Understanding
- Business Writing
- Workplace Observation
- Teamwork
- Applied Technology
- Workplace Soft Skills
Features
MEASURE - pretest quickly establishes training baseline and equates a skill level to a potential wage
EXPLORE - uses an O-Net interest inventory linked to 1000 career cards and 16 career cluster cards to link foundation skills, like reading and math, to job requirements and a Career Plan of Study
IMPROVE - work-based curriculum provides individualized remediation targeted at identified gaps
CERTIFY - provides a meaningful workplace preparation credential based on a WorkKeys score
SUCCEED - comprehensive program monitoring and reporting system generates automated reports simplify program evaluation
Notes on Implementation
◼Skill gains possible in just 4-6 hours online; classroom supervision/ support is recommended
◼Training provided for program implementation and outcome tracking
◼A comprehensive diagnostic tool and developmental curriculum is provided for individuals with very low functioning skill levels
Key Outcomes for Students
◼Increased skill gains in core foundation skills needed for virtually any career
◼Identification of favorite careers and career clusters
◼Measured gains in income potential
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