How to claim your WorkKeys badge…

To accept your ACT WorkKeys digital badge from Credly, follow these steps:

1. Check Your Email

• Open the email notification sent to you by Credly (often from admin@credly.com or via ACT) regarding your ACT WorkKeys badge.
• Click the “Accept Your Badge” button or link inside the email. [1, 2, 3]

2. Create or Sign In to Your Credly Account

• New users: You will be prompted to create a free account on Credly by entering your first name, last name, country, language preference, and password, then agreeing to the terms of service. [1, 2]
• Returning users: Log in using your existing Credly credentials. [1, 2]
• Note: If you did not receive the email, log in directly to your MyWorkKeys Account to verify that the correct email address was used, and check your spam or junk folder. [1]

3. Claim and Configure Your Badge

• Once logged in, you will be taken to the badge details page. Click Accept Badge.
• Choose your public visibility settings so employers or schools can view your achievement.
• Opt in or out of automatically accepting future badges from the same issuer. [1, 2]

4. Share or Export Your Badge

• From your Credly dashboard or badge details page, click the Share button to link your social media accounts (such as LinkedIn), copy your unique badge URL, embed it on a personal site, or download the image file to add to your resume or email signature. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here is a short video guide demonstrating how to claim and manage digital badges on Credly:

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Resumes

The following documents have been added to the Shared Folder I created for you in Google Drive:

• NWTC Resume Template

You will need to create a resume that includes the following sections:

• Heading (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email Address)
• Objective
• Education – high school, Northwest Tech, and NWOSU if it applies
• Work Experience – paid or unpaid experience
• Organizations and Activities – be sure to include Business Professionals of America because all NWTC Computer and Business and Digital Design students are members and… if you are a member of the NWTC Superintendents Leadership Class be sure to add it.
• Certifications/Licenses – be sure to include ACT WorkKeys Career Readiness Certificate if you passed all three exams.
• Honors and Achievements – be sure to include NWTC Perfect attendance for Quarter or NWTC Student of the Quarter
• Community Service
• Skills – must list computer skills as well as other applicable skills
• References – must have 3 that are not friends or family… must be teachers, coaches, employers, youth leaders, sponsors, etc.

Examples of computer skills for resumes:

• Create and edit MS Word and Google Docs
• Create and edit presentations using MS PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Use Google Classroom for viewing and submitting assignments
• Use Google Drive for file storage and sharing

What are some examples of Health Careers skills you can add to your resume?

Examples of resumes:

Check the Shared Google Drive folder I created for you.  I have added a template you may use if you wish.

Student 1  – Examples of concurrent enrollment, organization responsibilities, additional skills, community service

Student 2 – Examples of education, activities leadership, community service

Student 3 – Examples of community service, work experience

Student 4 – Formatting example

Student 5 – Examples of profile, education, fast food and restaurant work experience, key skills, community service

Student 6 – Example of formatting, lawn service and auto service job tasks, awards, auto certifications

Student 7 – Examples of future plans, computer and ag skills, leadership, community service, ag work experience

Student 8 – Examples of quick stop clerk position and livestock/farming position

Student 9  – Examples of fast food crew member job duties

Student 10 – Examples of fast food crew member position and oilfield position

Student 11 – Examples of Skills section as well as Work Experience that involves fast food crew member

Student 12 – Examples of Certifications, Work Experience, Education, and Community Service sections of resume

Student 13 – Examples of Objective, Education, Achievements, Honors, Certifications, Community Service, and Work Experience sections of resume

Student 14 – Examples of Education, Work Experience, Key Skills, Certifications, and Community Service sections of resume

Student 15 – Examples of Work Experience in the oil and gas industry and Key Skills sections of resume

Student 16 – Examples of Sonic Car Hop Work Experience as well as Digital Design skills sections of resume

Student 17 – Examples of Collision Repair Work Experience and Key Skills sections of resume

Student 18 – Examples of various sections of resumes

Student 19 – Examples of various Work Experience descriptions for resume

Student 20 – Good examples of various sections of resume