Credential Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

Credential Version

Starting with SY 26-27, for credentials offered through Certiport, NCDPI will only recognize the three most current versions as of August of the current school year.
These credentials are indicated by two asterisks in the Validation Artifact field of the Credential Information.

Conover Credential Workplace Readiness Job Readiness

Credential Name	Conover Credential Workplace Readiness Job Readiness
Credential Vendor Info	The Conover Company: A Division of Oakwood Solutions, LLC Terry Schmitz 4 Brookwood Court \| Appleton, WI 54914 920.279.1077 or 1.800.933.1933 x7850 https://www.conovercompany.com
Implementation Year	Before 2022-2023
Credential Auto Collect	No
Diploma Endorsement	ED45 = Yes
Validation Artifact	Copy of certificate
Credential Lead Consultant	Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov
Course Code and Title	ED45 Career Management
Credential as POL	ED45 POL = No
Pathway(s)	All pathways
Cost of Instructor Training	$1,000.00 Setup fee and is usually discounted
Instructor Training Requirements	None
Exam Voucher Expiration	12 months Lifetime if not assigned
Credential Lifespan	Lifetime
Renewal Options	N/A
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s)	Career Exploration/Awareness Skills. (N/A)
Articulation	No
Sequencing	No
Employer Transferability	Yes
Delivery Format	Online
Proctored Environment Required	Yes Within management system
Proctored Requirements	https://www.conovercompany.com/conover-online/workplace-readiness/
Test Site Options and Requirements	Classroom
Testing Environment Requirements	N/A
Exam Time Allotment	Throughout class. No time limit.
Exam Passing Requirement	Student must pass all eight modules with a score of 70 or higher.
Retakes	Yes
Student Accommodations	Yes Full Audio, Enlarge Text, Text-to-Speech, Closed Caption and Special Needs Version
Multilingual Resources*	Yes Program is built in HTML5 - Google translate
Directory Notes	None

The North Carolina Office of Career and Technical Education provides multiple opportunities for students to obtain Industry-Recognized Credentials during their high school career.
Industry-recognized credentials hold immense value as they not only validate student skills and knowledge in a specific field but also serve as a powerful stepping stone toward future careers.

They provide a competitive edge in the job market, making students more attractive to potential employers and increasing their earning potential.

Moreover, industry-recognized credentials often lead to more job opportunities and pathways for advancement, helping students embark on successful and fulfilling career journeys.

Beyond the immediate benefits, these credentials instill a sense of accomplishment and confidence, motivating students to pursue higher education or dive directly into the workforce with the skills and certifications needed to excel.

Ultimately, industry-recognized credentials empower high school students to bridge the gap between education and real-world employment, setting them on a path toward a brighter and more prosperous future.

Access the NCDPI Credentials and Reporting website to submit a credential application and to view the latest Credential Attainment Report.

^ Indicates the pathway is an approved Local Course Option (LCO) pathway.

* Where multilingual exams are indicated, please be advised that the state of North Carolina adheres to general statute as follows:
G.S.§115C-81.45(a) requires classes (silent on exams) to be conducted in English "[e]xcept when a board authorizes teaching in a foreign language to comply with federal law."
Therefore, NC CTE will abide with the Accountability guidance that LEAs are not required to provide exams in other languages. If they choose to do so, it will be at local discretion.