Earning your National Career Readiness Certificate

Completing the certification process is possible in a few simple steps:

  • Ask your local WorkSource Oregon center about earning the NCRC.
  • Learn how close you may be to earning a certificate.
  • Discuss your options for preparing to take the assessments, and brush up on your skills if needed.
  • Take the proctored assessments.
  • If you need additional study, online courseware is available.
  • When you earn your certificate, update your resume to include your NCRC.
  • Talk with an NCRC representative about how to help employers consider your NCRC in their screening and hiring decisions.

Based on your individual needs, your timeline and the specific steps you'll take may vary. The majority of job applicants are able to progress through the steps in a few weeks.

Get Started toward the NCRC

Talk to a representative at your local WorkSource Oregon center about Oregon's National Career Readiness Certificate.
Click here for a list of locations.