National Career Readiness Certificate

The National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) provides the opportunity to help youth graduate from high school, get a job, and earn college credit. The NCRC is a nationally recognized certificate that indicates a person’s ability in the areas of Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information. Employers and job seekers both benefit from the NCRC, as it helps qualified employees stand out from the competition. Click here for more information: National Career Readiness Certificate

NCRC Benefits:

  • Stand out to employers
  • Prove your abilities in the areas of reading, math, and locating information
  • Use your reading and math scores to fulfill high school graduation requirements
  • Earn college credits with qualifying scores

How do I get the NCRC?

  • C-TEC Youth Services participants can obtain the NCRC with us!  Check with your Career Advisor to schedule a time.
  • Attend an NCRC test at Worksource Clackamas
  • Take the test through Clackamas Community College
  • The NCRC test is offered in high schools throughout Clackamas County. Check with your school counselor to see if your school is providing the NCRC assessment.
  • See flyer for additional details: Community Youth NCRC Flyer.pdf

What do I do with my National Career Readiness Certificate?

  • List your National Career Readiness Certificate on your resume as a credential
  • Register your NCRC online so future employers can verify your credential
  • Talk with your high school counselor about using your math and reading scores for graduation (Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels)
  • Register as a student at Clackamas Community College and receive college credits for Gold and Platinum level certificates

For more information please contact  by email or at (503) 594-3964.

Success Stories!

  • All C-TEC staff were very helpful and organized.  They facilitated this masterfully.

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  • We absolutely loved the ability to mentor and teach and felt very supported by C-TEC staff in the experience.

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  • It was great working with CTEC.  The staff were professional, knowledgeable, and available.

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  • Students were so excited to have this opportunity and the adult mentors were very excited to have the help.  It was a wonderful experience for all.

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  • I was excited about this opportunity because not only would I gain some exposure to a field I did not know but it was also a chance to gain some education.

    Program Participant

  • The experience allowed us as an organization to expand and share our vision and creativity in supporting a well-rounded program to ensure the youth have job readiness skills

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  • What I enjoyed most was the opportunity to mentor and get projects completed. We appreciated being a part of the process.

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  • I know now that I’m capable of joining any workforce and being successful.  The whole experience will be with me forever.

    Program Participant

  • Through my internship experience I was able to save money for my future, learn new skills and help people.  At the end of the every work day, I felt very satisfied in what I had accomplished that day.

    Program Participant

  • All C-TEC staff were very helpful and organized.  They facilitated this masterfully.

    Partnering Business

  • We absolutely loved the ability to mentor and teach and felt very supported by C-TEC staff in the experience.

    Partnering Business

  • It was great working with CTEC.  The staff were professional, knowledgeable, and available.

    Partnering Business

  • Students were so excited to have this opportunity and the adult mentors were very excited to have the help.  It was a wonderful experience for all.

    Partnering Business

  • I was excited about this opportunity because not only would I gain some exposure to a field I did not know but it was also a chance to gain some education.

    Program Participant

  • The experience allowed us as an organization to expand and share our vision and creativity in supporting a well-rounded program to ensure the youth have job readiness skills

    Partnering Business

  • What I enjoyed most was the opportunity to mentor and get projects completed. We appreciated being a part of the process.

    Partnering Business

  • I know now that I’m capable of joining any workforce and being successful.  The whole experience will be with me forever.

    Program Participant

  • Through my internship experience I was able to save money for my future, learn new skills and help people.  At the end of the every work day, I felt very satisfied in what I had accomplished that day.

    Program Participant