Questions from the Press about O*Net Codes
I spent a lot of time last week with questions from the press about O*Net codes and why they are important.
The Occupational Information Network - O*Net database has replaced the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) as the nation’s primary source of occupational information. The O*NET database and related products helps millions of employers, workers, educators, and students make informed decisions about education, training, career choices, and work. O*Net codes are used extensively by state workforce development counselors. They are also used for “crosswalk” purposes in comparing civilian and military occupations. The O*NET Project is administered and sponsored by the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
