TEN30-10a.pdf

ETA Advisory File Text

My Next Move Fact Sheet What is the My Next Move electronic tool My Next Move is an easy-to-use electronic tool that enables users to explore occupations and find related information including job openings job outlook information salaries apprenticeships and other related education and training programs. My Next Move uses information developed as part of the Occupational Information Network O NET system. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration O NET is a comprehensive career information resource which collects data including the knowledge skills and abilities required by more than 900 occupations in the U.S. economy. Through this new electronic tool users can search for careers using key words industries or their work-related interests. They also can identify occupations in the green economy. The tool is written at a reading level that makes it accessible to everyone and is great for those who may be unfamiliar with computers and Internet sites. The tool includes a new on-line streamlined interest assessment with 60 questions about what an individual likes to do. Based on an individual s interests and responses the information gathered will be used to suggest potentially suitable occupations and careers. Who Can Use the My Next Move electronic tool My Next Move can be used by almost everybody and is available free on-line at www.mynextmove.gov . It was especially designed for students young people and others new to the workforce. The tool also can be accessed nationwide at One-Stop Career Centers educational institutions private industry and state employment service. What is O NET The O NET system is the only comprehensive source of information on the knowledge skills abilities work tasks tools technology and other important requirements needed to perform work for occupations covering the entire U.S. economy. Data is collected on an ongoing basis from a national representative sample of incumbent workers as well as subject matter expert and job analysts. To date over 40 000 businesses and 150 000 workers have participated in the O NET data collection efforts. The Employment and Training Administration has a cooperative grant agreement with the North Carolina Employment Security Commission to conduct O NET data collection and develop and maintain the O NET Web sites and career exploration tools. What Information Can You Obtain from My Next Move Examples of alternative occupation job titles used for the occupation Concise description of what people in the occupation do The knowledge skills and abilities that are most important for performing the occupation The key personality attributes necessary to perform the job Average national pay for the occupation as well as a link to local salary information Direct links to job openings through mySkills myFuture and links to state and national job banks A symbol showing whether the occupation is classified as a green job Web address www.mynextmove.gov DOL Landing page http mynextmove.dol.gov News Release http www.dol.gov opa media pre ss eta eta20101786.htm www.MyNextMove.gov