ACT vs. ACT WorkKeys: What is the difference?

ACT 
Required for entrance to 4-year colleges & universities for the freshman year of college
Measures college readiness through what you have acquired throughout high school

English - 75 questions; 45 minutes
Reading - 40 questions; 35 minutes
Mathematics - 60 questions; 60 minutes
Science - 40 questions; 35 minutes

Testing time: 2 hours, 55 minutes

ACT WorkKeys
A job skills assessment system
Measures hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation

Workplace Documents - 35 items; 55 minutes
Applied Math - 34 items; 55 minutes
Graphic Literacy - 38 items; 55 minutes

What are the benefits of each exam?

ACT 

Students attending community colleges may use ACT scores in English & math to determine placement.
Earning high scores on the ACT can mean additional scholarships.
Provides an interest inventory that can be used for career and education planning.

ACT WorkKeys
Accepted at many 2-year colleges and trade schools.
Provides certification to employers of workplace skills.
Passing scores are required for some jobs.
Students who successfully complete the three WorkKeys Assessments earn the National Career Readiness Certificate.
Provides students with a better understanding of their job skills.
Increases the chances of a student matching their skills to the right job.