Service Areas
Skills-Based Practices
Skills-based practices research, consultation, and implementation related to job descriptions, setting minimum qualifications, identifying skill taxonomies, skills-based selection and hiring, performance management, training and development
Job/Practice Analysis and Competency Modeling
Research and Implementation related to the identification of skills and competencies that are needed for individual jobs, job families, and occupations; as well as those skills that transcend specific jobs (e.g., job-readiness skills, leadership). In addition, we develop frameworks for linking skills and competencies to career pathways.
Assessment Development and Validation
Development of valid, reliable assessments to measure technical and durable skills and competencies using a variety of assessment methods (e.g., multiple-choice tests, situational judgment tests, structured interviews, personality measures, and more). Transportability studies for off-the shelf measures
Occupational Licensing
Research related to occupational licensing and regulation including linkage between job requirements, public health/safety, and licensing requirements; analysis of licensing board structures, an identification of opportunities and barriers in the licensing process
Training Research and Evaluation
Research and best practices for identifying what works well and what could be improved to make training as effective and efficient as possible. Identify upskilling and reskilling opportunities and pathways.