The O*NET program
Question
The O*NET program is the nation’s primary source of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET
database, containing information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation. Information from this database forms the heart of O*NET OnLine, an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. The database also provides the basis for our Career Exploration Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers. Read theO*NET. (2012) Overview.Retrieved from http://www.onetcenter.org/overview.html.
U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration sponsored the development ofO*Net.
- Please take a tour and report your observations on the value of this site to employers and employees.
- What value does O*NET provide? Do you see any limitations?
Must be at least 500 words in length.