Paraprofessionals (Teacher's Assistant)
WorkKeys® Proficiency Certificate for Teacher Assistants for paraprofessional certification to fulfill the Illinois State Board of Education and federal "No Child Left Behind" requirements. The two WorkKeys® Assessments that are required for the Paraprofessional certificate are: Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics.
The following scores are required on the tests:
- Reading for Information - 4, measures the skill individuals use then they read and use written text in order to do a job.
- Applied Mathematics - 4, measure the skill individuals use when they apply mathematical reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques to work-related problems.
Individuals looking for more information on the Paraprofessional Certificate can visit the Illinois State Board of Education website, or contact directly:
Will County:
Lynn Svetlecich
(815) 280-1526
lsvetlec@jjc.edu
Castle Worldwide Testing Center
Joliet: (815) 280-1526
Workforce Development is a testing facility for Castle Worldwide. Castle administers professional certifications and licensing exams for a wide variety of professional associations and government agencies. Many of the exams are related to healthcare, business, safety, and design. View a list of available exams.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® Assessment (MBTI)
$40 (assessment only)/ $75 (one-on-one session)
The MBTI will identify personality strengths and unique talents. It will help you better understand yourself, your motivations, and your potential areas for growth and career options, as well as how you interact with others.
For more information or to sign up to take the assessment contact (815) 280-1526 or email lsvetlec@jjc.edu.
Strong Interest Inventory® Assessment
$25 (assessment only)/ $75 (one-on-one session)
The Strong helps you better understand your interests and match those interests with work, career options or leisure activities. You will discover your interests, preferences, and personal style – exactly the information you need to select a major or choose a career you can be passionate about.
For more information or to sign up to take the assessment contact (815) 280-1526 or email lsvetlec@jjc.edu.
StrengthsQuest™ Assessment
$25 (assessment only)/ $75 (one-on-one session)
StrengthsQuest can help you thrive in your academic career by showing you how you can leverage your talents to approach your coursework through a focus on what you naturally do well. It provides valuable information about who you are and gives you clues to the type of work environment in which you are most likely to thrive.
For more information or to sign up to take the assessment contact (815) 280-1526 or email lsvetlec@jjc.edu.
WorkKeys | National Career Readiness Certificate | CareerReady101/KeyTrain (PDF)