The Association for Talent Development has been asked to help with an update to the Occupational Information Network or O\*NET. O\*Net is a free resource at www.onetonline.org, that is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), used by millions for career exploration and job analysis, and serves as America’s primary source of occupational information.

DOL needs input from experienced talent development professionals. We hope you can help.

O\*NET researchers at Research Triangle Institute are updating the classification of Training and Development Managers and need input to ensure the reference for this work is accurate and up-to-date.

If you meet the following occupational expert criteria, please call or email Traci Davis at Research Triangle Institute, [email protected] or 877-233-7348 ext. 109, to offer your assistance.  Please provide your name, mailing address, daytime phone number and email. Traci will reply with additional details. 

• Do you have the CPLP designation? OR

• Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience with the occupation? This includes 1) practitioners with at least 5 years of experience as well as 2) those currently training, supervising and/or teaching the occupation if they have at least one year of experience practicing the occupation at any point in their career.

• Are you currently active in the occupation? Practicing, supervising, training and/or teaching

A random sample of occupational experts will be asked to complete questionnaires that explore how the work is performed, the knowledge required and the typical work settings. A certificate of appreciation from DOL and $40 in cash will be enclosed in the questionnaire packet as a token of thanks. Questionnaires take approximately 90 minutes to complete and can be done a little at a time on paper or via online submission.

Thank you very much for considering this request. O\*NET looks forward to working with you and having your expert input concerning this important occupation.