Read how the NIICA leveraged competency models to support apprenticeships, competency-based hiring, and our nation’s businesses and job seekers. The Competency Model Clearinghouse (CMC) serves as an information hub that supports and promotes the use of competency data in workforce…
A layoff notice can be life changing. While many laid-off workers ultimately find a better job or career direction, a layoff is a stressful event that comes with a lot of uncertainty. A looming lack of income and health insurance,…
Most employers want to hire people with experience. But how do you get experience if you can’t get hired? It’s s a classic bind. One solution is to volunteer or do other unpaid work. You’ll gain skills and practical experiences.…
Looking for your first job? Wondering how to get hired? When it comes to getting a job, it’s true that “you’ve got to start somewhere,” and then learn skills on the job. But it’s helpful to know which positions are…
The labor market has seen historic shifts in recent years—from the shock of businesses closing in response to the pandemic in 2020, through the quick upswing in remote work and the Great Resignation of 2021, and the ongoing realities of…
Have a creative or artistic bent? A career in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications career cluster might be right for you. These careers focus on designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content including visual and performing arts…
Looking to expand your hiring pool? Individuals who have disabilities are a less-tapped, often well-educated workforce, who have an overall record of high employee retention. The U.S. Department of Labor provides resources to help with key steps for hiring individuals…
CareerOneStop’s newest How-to Guide provides a straightforward roadmap to one of the toughest career experiences: losing a job. While most people who get laid off have many options including unemployment benefits and re-employment resources, the overall experience can leave them…
Ever stumbled in a job interview and wished you had prepared more? It can be difficult to think back on your work history in the middle of an interview. But sharing an on-point story or example from your past experience…
Do you have an interest in science, math, technology, and/or design—and the ability to think critically, problem solve, and communicate effectively? An engineering career might be a great fit for you! But did you know there are nearly as many…
