Emerging Tasks

Purpose:Provide emerging task data associated with some O*NET-SOC occupations.
Structure and Description:
ColumnTypeColumn Content
O*NET-SOC CodeCharacter(10)O*NET-SOC Code (see Occupation Data)
TitleCharacter Varying(150)O*NET-SOC Title (see Occupation Data)
TaskCharacter Varying(1000)New or revised task associated with an occupation
CategoryCharacter Varying(8)“New” or “Revision”
Original Task IDInteger(8)Task ID referencing original task (see Task Statements)
Original TaskCharacter Varying(1000)Original task being revised (see Task Statements)

This file contains new and revised task statements proposed for future data collection. Statements are developed by analysts from sources including feedback from surveyed job incumbents, research into emerging technologies, and information provided by professional associations.

The file is displayed in 8 tab delimited fields with the columns named O*NET-SOC Code, Title, Task, Category, Original Task ID, Original Task, Date, and Domain Source. The 8 fields are represented by one row. There are a total of 328 rows of data in this file.

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File Structure Changes:
Release NumberDescription of Change
20.1Added as a new file
20.2 - 28.3No structure changes
29.0Write-in Total column removed
29.1 - 30.0No structure changes

Data Example - Emerging Tasks:
O*NET-SOC CodeTitleTaskCategoryOriginal Task IDOriginal TaskDateDomain Source
39-9031.00Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsAdjust workout programs and provide variations to address injuries or muscle soreness.New  08/2025Occupational Expert
29-2011.00Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechnologistsConduct blood typing and antibody screening.New  08/2025Incumbent