The Certificate of Workplace Competency is a valuable document—issued by Syracuse University—that you can use to show employers that you have the skills they are looking for. Earning the certificate dramatically reduces the time it takes to acquire workplace-readiness skills, and is an excellent way to showcase your abilities and strengthen your portfolio when you apply for jobs.
The Certificate is awarded at three skills levels, based on the competencies required for specific jobs.
Level |
Validates skills for |
Jobs such as |
Gold |
80% of all entry-level jobs |
Maintenance Technician
Customer Service
Nurse |
Silver |
65% of all entry-level jobs |
Carpenter
Certified Nurse Assistant
Machine Operator II |
Bronze |
30% of all entry-level jobs |
Truck Driver
Assembler
Laborer |
The following employers and organizations recognize WorkKeys® and/or the Essential New York Initiative Certificate of Workplace Competency as an important indicator of workplace readiness
