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Download full textPalmer, Helen T.; Hane, Edward Z. – 1995
Recent reports by government agencies show concern regarding the extent to which American workers lack the workplace skills necessary to meet the challenges of today's workplace. The Work Keys system, a program developed by American College Testing (ACT) to help improve the job skills of the workforce, is described. A pilot project is being…
Descriptors: Classification, Employment Potential, Evaluation, Human Resources
McLarty, Joyce R.; Palmer, Helen T. – 1994
In conjunction with employers, educators, and experts in employment and training requirements, American College Testing (ACT) selected 12 generic employability skills--skills crucial to effective performance in most jobs--to form the basis of the Work Keys System. They are as follows: reading for information, applied mathematics, listening,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Basic Skills, Education Work Relationship, Employment Potential
