Federal Register #2026-11542

Request for Information: Modernization of Federal Workforce Information Tools and O*NET Program

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public input to inform modernization efforts for federal workforce information tools. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) - Purpose: - Gather stakeholder feedback to guide: - The redesign and implementation of a modernized online career site (currently CareerOneStop.org) - The modernization of the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Program, a key occupational data resource - Stakeholders Invited: - Job seekers, employers, HR practitioners, workforce agencies, training and education providers, credentialing bodies, developers, and researchers - No OEMs or vendors are specified in this request - No products or services are being procured at this stage - The RFI is for information-gathering only and may inform future procurement or program planning - Notable Requirements: - Input on improving user experience, data integration, and support for skills-based navigation - Suggestions for enhancing the utility and accessibility of workforce data tools

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public input to inform two related modernization efforts aimed at strengthening the nation's public workforce information infrastructure. The first effort involves designing and implementing a modernized online career site to help job seekers explore occupations, locate training programs, identify local services, and connect to job listings. The second effort focuses on modernizing the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Program, which provides detailed occupational employment descriptions and serves as a foundational data resource for workforce tools nationwide. These efforts are interconnected, as improvements in O*NET data will enhance the capabilities of the modernized career site. This request for information is for gathering input only and is not a solicitation or offer for procurement.

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