RoyOMartin WorkKeys and NCRC Guide

How RoyOMartin uses WorkKeys

RoyOMartin, the Louisiana wood products manufacturer, says it began using ACT WorkKeys and the National Career Readiness Certificate in its Louisiana hiring and talent development in 2011, extended the approach to its Texas operation when that opened in 2014, and that today WorkKeys supports hiring and employee development in both states. ACT named it the first Work Ready Employer of Choice in 2026.

Its careers page describes WorkKeys assessments as measuring specific workplace skills needed for many of the positions in its facilities, which it describes as highly automated and computer controlled. It does not publish the level it asks for on each test, so ask the recruiter or the workforce centre where you test.

How to prepare

Because the certificate is set by your weakest test, take one full practice test of each type first, then put most of your practice into the lowest. There is no penalty for guessing, so answer every question, and a calculator and formula sheet are provided on Applied Math only. Our guide to WorkKeys levelsshows how many questions each level took on ACT's practice form.

Practise the tests

• WorkKeys Applied Math (55 minutes, free) - 34 workplace maths problems in 55 minutes, calculator allowed.
• WorkKeys Graphic Literacy (55 minutes) - 38 questions on charts, tables, gauges and diagrams in 55 minutes.
• WorkKeys Workplace Documents (55 minutes) - 35 questions on notices, policies and procedures in 55 minutes.
• NCRC Full Sitting (2 hours 45 minutes) - All three back to back, with your likely certificate level.

Common questions

Where do I take WorkKeys?

At a WorkKeys test site, such as a school, an employer or a local workforce centre. ACT's Test Site Locator lists them.

What is WoodWorks?

RoyOMartin's workforce programme for high school students, running for nearly 20 years, which connects students with manufacturing careers through education, mentoring, tours and job fairs.