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Ready to Work Credential

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Today’s number one challenge for businesses is finding trainable, skilled workers! To meet this employment demand, employers need jobseekers with workplace math, reading and problem-solving skills. They need employees who can read a technical product manual and locate the information needed to repair a high-tech piece of equipment. They need skilled workers who can be trained as their jobs change.

Ready to Work gives you a competitive edge - proof that you have the right skills and the right attitude to get the job you want. Your Ready to Work Credential will make you stand out from other applicants and shows employers that you have the skills and initiative they are looking for.

What is the Ready to Work Credential?

A credential awarded by the State of Florida to anyone who has successful passed designated Assessments. A person who has earned a Ready to Work Credential will be considered equipped with the skills needed to enter the workforce.

What are the three levels of Florida’s Ready to Work Credential and how are they scored?

  1. Bronze
    Minimum score of 3 or more on all three assessments
  2. Silver
    Minimum score of 4 or more on all three assessments
  3. Gold
    Minimum score of 5 or more on all three assessments

The Assessments for Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information are scored on a scale from 3 to 7; the Assessment for Locating Information is scored on a scale from 3 to 6. The questions are multiple-choice.

What Assessments are required to earn a Ready to Work Credential? What is measured?

  1. Applied Mathematics
    Measures workplace mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills from basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to multiple math functions like calculating percentage discounts and markups. The test-taker can use a calculator, and a formula sheet is provided and can be used while taking the assessment.
  2. Reading for Information
    Measures reading comprehension and reasoning skills when using written text on the job including memos, letters, directions, signs, notices, bulletins, policies and regulations.
  3. Locating Information
    Measures comprehension and application of workplace graphics such as charts, graphs, tables, forms, flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, maps and instrument gauges.

Who is eligible to earn a Ready to Work Credential?

Any Florida student/jobseeker or employer is eligible to participate in the program.

Any Florida student/jobseeker or employer is eligible to participate in the program.

  1. Sign-up by completing a registration form in the Resource Room or with a Career Specialist at any WORKFORCE plus Office
  2. Receive an appointment from a Workforce staff person
  3. Complete the proctored Ready to Work Assessments
  4. Receive a Ready to Work Credential, signed by the Governor, once mastery levels have been achieved

Is there a cost to participate?

No. There is no cost – other than time – for students/jobseekers or employers to participate in the program.

Now you have all the facts, sign up to take the Ready to Work testing today!

Learn More

To learn more, contact your local WORKFORCE plus office today!