Organization

For more than 65 years, ACT has been at the forefront of college and career readiness, empowering individuals and strengthening businesses through robust assessment solutions. Rooted in extensive research, ACT's comprehensive suite of assessments and work-ready credentials are trusted by job seekers, employers, educators, and government agencies worldwide.

ACT WorkKeys is central to ACT's workforce offerings, featuring the widely recognized National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). The NCRC certifies essential, transferable skills critical for success across diverse industries and postsecondary pathways. With over 6 million certificates issued since 2006, the NCRC is a proven benchmark, relied upon by employers for hiring and advancement, and foundational to state and county-level workforce and economic development initiatives across the country.

Headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, ACT develops partnerships with industry associations, educational institutions, and public-private entities to ensure a skilled and competitive global workforce. We also provide a targeted curriculum to help individuals build the foundational skills measured by our WorkKeys assessments, further enhancing their career potential.