NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Right Person – Skills – Job: O*NET ® and ETA’s Business Relations Group Presentation by Gay M. Gilbert, Acting Director, Business Relations Group, DOL/ETA Dr. Marilyn B. Silver, Vice President, Workforce Development Group, Aguirre International ~ Director, Aguirre O*NET Project Jim Woods, Director, Division of Evaluation and Skills Assessment Office of Policy Development, Evaluation and Research, DOL/ETA Washington DC ~ March 4, 2003
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Occupational Information for WIBs and the Business Community Overview O*NET and WIBs O*NET and OneStops O*NET Supporting Business Needs
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International What Is O*NET? U.S. Labor Department’s New Occupational Information Network
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET: Comprehensive Source of Occupational Characteristics Content Model Knowledge – Skills – Abilities- Tasks Career Assessment Tools
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Why Use O*NET Data? Easy to search & find Standardized for wider use Links to other resources Comprehensive & current Available 24/7 on the Web
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET Information Has Many Uses Employment transitions Career development & counseling Job descriptions & employer training Workforce development initiatives Curriculum development Occupational research
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET OnLine 4.0 Streamlined interface Powerful search engine Summary or custom reports Direct link to labor market information Universal accessibility~Bobby Worldwide, Section 508 Links to other classifications
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET and WIBs: Working Together for Workforce Investment (see handout) O*NET and Economic Development. O*NET and OneStops. –O*NET OnLine –Assessment Tools O*NET and Business Growth. O*NET and Curriculum Development.
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET in Support of The Business Relations Group (see handout) Translate business needs to the public workforce system Build and retain a strong workforce Better equip community colleges to meet the training needs of industries Train workers for occupations that provide career-enhancing opportunities Use Registered Apprenticeship Training to develop skills
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET: Comprehensive Source of Occupational Characteristics Content Model Knowledge – Skills – Abilities- Tasks Career Assessment Tools
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Unique Content Model Worker Characteristics Worker Requirements Experience Requirements Occupation Requirements Occupational Characteristics Occupation- Specific Information
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Looking at Workers Worker Characteristics Abilities Interests Work Styles Worker Requirements Knowledge Skills Experience Requirements Education Training Licensing
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Looking at Work Occupational Requirements W ork Context Activities Occupation- Specific Information Tasks Occupational Characteristics Outlook Wages
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Examples of Business Use of O*NET Prepare Job Descriptions Analyze Transferable Skills Identify Training Needs Career Enhancement Common Language/Terminology on KSAs Link Occupations to Labor Market Needs
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Exploring O*NET Content Explore O*NET Descriptors – Examine Real Information Perspective – Business Developing Position Description O*NET OnLine Entry to O*NET
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Summary Report: Key Aspects of the Occupation TasksWork Context KnowledgeInterests SkillsWork Values AbilitiesJob Zone Work ActivitiesRelated Occupations
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Using O*NET in Economic Development Explore Occupational Characteristics Examine Occupational Outlook and Wages Look at Current Job Openings Build Occupational and Industry Profiles Develop Cluster Curriculum
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET Information Helps Workforce Clients Identify occupations that use their skills Explore occupations of interest Identify skills they need for designated occupations See the relevance of specific courses
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET Information Helps Workforce Professionals Offers comprehensive resource on occupations in today’s economy Provides base for occupational research & curriculum development
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET Helps Training Providers Research employment prospects Draft course descriptions Prepare initial duty & task statements Incorporate related academic courses Find employers for advisory committees & assistance
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International DACUM – Developing a Curriculum DACUM CategoriesO*NET Categories -Job Titles -Job Descriptions, Related Occupations -Supporting Knowledge - Knowledge/Skills/Abilities -Supporting Attitudes -Work Values/Interests -Equipment/Tools -Work Content (partial) -Trends -(ACINet Custom Report) -Duties -Work Activities -Tasks
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET in Action in Brief (See Handout) Recent Examples: Nebraska Career Information System Pennsylvania Lancaster County WIB Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Utah Choices
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET System Status 4.0 Database OnLine 4.0 Career Exploration Tools –Interest, Work Importance, Ability Profilers Spanish Translation
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International Association Endorsements (see handout(see handout)
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET, BRG, DOLETA & Aguirre International Thank you for joining us today… at the NAWB Focus 2003 Washington DC
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET OnLine For Information or Materials, please call: Marilyn Silver or Steve Kornblatt Aguirre International
NAWB Forum 2003 O*NET/BRG Prepared for USDOL/ETA by Aguirre International O*NET, BRG, DOLETA & Aguirre International Thank you for joining us today… at the NAWB Focus 2003 Washington DC