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April 2008
Browse Job Zones in O*NET OnLine
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O*NET OnLine's new "Browse by Job Zone" feature allows users to find O*NET
occupations based on the amount of preparation that can lead to succesful
job performance. Occupations have been sorted into five Job Zones based on
similar levels of vocational preparation. Select one of the five Job Zones
to see a listing of occupations with similar levels of education,
experience, and training.
Visit the "Browse by Job Zone" page in O*NET OnLine to explore this new feature.
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April 2008
Other In-Demand occupations in O*NET OnLine
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In-Demand occupations that are found across different industries, including
high growth industries, have now been added to O*NET OnLine's "Browse by High Growth Industry" feature. These
occupations are critical to the economy, are projected to have significant
employment opportunities in the future, or are being transformed by
technology and innovation.
Visit the "Browse by High Growth Industry" page in O*NET OnLine to learn more.
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February 2008
New employment data in O*NET OnLine
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released current and projected employment data for the period 2006-2016. This data is used in OnLine's occupational reports and in the Browse by High Growth Industry feature. Visit O*NET OnLine to learn more.
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February 2008
Updated MOC Crosswalk in O*NET OnLine
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O*NET OnLine's Crosswalk Search feature has been updated with new MOC data from the Department of Defense. Over 7,500 MOC occupations are linked to related O*NET-SOC occupations. Visit O*NET OnLine to learn more.
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December 2007
New testing and assessment guide for workforce development professionals
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The third in a series of testing and assessment guides, Testing and Assessment: A Guide to Good Practices for Workforce Investment Professionals, is now available for download from the Products section.
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October 2007
T2 Search in O*NET OnLine
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Visitors to O*NET Online can now use machines, equipment, tools, or software to find In-Demand occupations. They can also learn about related
tools, technology, and skills important to the business and education communities.
Visit the "Tools & Technology Search" feature in O*NET OnLine to learn more.
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October 2007
Tools and Technology database updated
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The tools and technology (T2) file provides information on machines, equipment, tools, and software that workers may use for optimal functioning in a high performance workplace. With its 2007 update, over 25,000 tools and technologies have now been identified for 327 in-demand occupations.
The O*NET Project welcomes feedback on the T2 database. After reviewing an occupation's current T2 information, you can submit specific suggestions for adding more examples of tools or technology through our T2 feedback process.
Download this file from our Developer's Corner.
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September 2007
New data in O*NET OnLine
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The data collection program provides for regular updates to the O*NET database. In the eighth of these planned database releases, the new and updated O*NET 12.0 production database is used in O*NET OnLine and available to download from our Developer's Corner.
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July 2007
Lay Title database updated
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Several Department of Labor electronic tools, such as Career InfoNet and O*NET OnLine, use these alternate occupational titles to improve their keyword search performance. Download this file from our Developer's Corner.
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July 2007
New and Emerging Occupations
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New workforce requirements, including changes in technology, society, law or business practices, are leading to new and emerging (N&E) occupations in the United States. To reflect these changes, the O*NET system is adapting by incorporating N&E occupations into the O*NET-SOC taxonomy. An initial list of N&E occupations approved for data collection can be found on our Taxonomy page, along with a development report providing further details about this project.
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June 2007
O*NET Database updated
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The O*NET project has just made available the eighth update of the O*NET database. The new 12.0 development release provides a comprehensive update for another hundred O*NET-SOC occupations. Find out more about or download this file from our Developer's Corner.
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June 2007
Emerging Tasks file updated
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An update to the Emerging Tasks database file is now available. You can download this file from our Developer's Corner.
