Action Plan to Build the Work Readiness Credential

Step 1 - Identify state and national partners

• Identify state and national partners to assist in the development of the EFF Work Readiness Credential.
For more information on our partners, see Partners & Staff.

Step 2 - Build consensus on standards and benchmarks for a work readiness credential

• Determine the range and level of skilled performances to be certified by the work readiness credential.



• Draft a set of proposed benchmarks drawing on work already done to create skill standards by national and state groups.



• Solicit feedback on the proposed benchmarks from employers, workers, and other subject matter experts.

For more information, see the Work Readiness Credential Profile.

Step 3 - Build consensus on the specifications for the work readiness certification process and delivery system.

• Work with partners to determine design specifications for how, where, and under what conditions the credential assessment process should occur.

Step 4 - Identify and develop assessment instruments to measure attainment of the credential

• Identify and/or develop a set of assessments that are keyed to the new credential.



• Identify sites to field test the assessment instruments and assure that they can be used to measure the right skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Step 5 - Develop, field test, and implement the Work-readiness certification system

• Design and implement a process for field, expert, and stakeholder review.



• Conduct a small-scale pilot of the credential in representative sites to assure that it meets quality criteria for validity, practicality, and fairness.

Project Timeline