Competency Model Clearinghouse - Uses of Competency Models

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Uses of Competency Models

The partners of the Workforce Investment System use competency models in different ways. Click on a user group to see examples of how competency models are being used to insure that services are demand-driven and meet the needs of business.

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Workforce Investment Boards
Competency Models Enable Workforce Investment Boards to...

Business and Industry
Competency Models Enable Business and Industry to...

One-Stop Career Centers
Competency Models Enable One-Stop Career Centers to...

•	Counsel workers about skill gaps and how to remedy them with appropriate training from local community colleges
•	Help employers identify their skill requirements through an analysis of tasks and duties performed at work
•	Provide credible guidance and counseling to workers about the kinds of jobs or training they should consider
•	Serve the needs of workers transitioning from declining industries by identifying transferable skills and skill gaps
•	Contract for training in competencies required for success
•	Help employers with succession plans and out-placement activities during downsizing or reorganizations
•	Customize employer profiles and prepare job descriptions
•	Compare the skill base of workers and job seekers to required competencies to identify gaps
•	Design programs and provide services to meet the needs of their area employers

Educators and Training Providers
Competency Models Enable Educators and Training Providers to...

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