Federal and State Learning Standards

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Developing a Ready-to-Train Workforce
Northrop Grumman uses WorkKeys^® to identify skill gaps and offer job specific skill training. Results: decreased turnover, increase in work quality, employee job satisfaction, more internal employees applying for promotions, labor union support.
WorkKeys Case Study, 2006

Keeping Required Skills Up-to-Date
Convatec used WorkKeys to update job profiles and weed out underqualified job applicants. Results: better-qualified hires, improved employee morale, easier compliance with Department of Labor standards.
WorkKeys Case Study, 2006

Workforce Legislation
How WorkKeys helps communities meet the requirements of the Workforce Investment Act and the Perkins Act of 1998 for the delivery of workforce development services.
WorkKeys Website