How Competency Models Are Useful For Training And Development

RESEARCH: Go to the CareerOneStop website Competency Model page (HINT: click on “competency model” to be re-directed to this website). Choose and study one of the Industry Competency Models (found under Industry Models on webpage).

NOTE: Access the detailed information of your chosen model by choosing to: “Download the Industry Model and Worksheets”. You will need to access the model in one of these formats to conduct your research.

DISCUSS: Choose one of the following prompts for this discussion forum.

1. How might this competency model be useful for training and development for companies within the industry you selected? Why did you choose this industry?
2. How might this competency model be useful for training and development for employees within the industry you selected? Why did you choose this industry?
3. How might this competency model be useful for training and development for individuals such as students or the unemployed interested in working in the industry? Why did you choose this industry?

INSTRUCTIONS:

Original Post (OP)

• Your original post needs to be well thought out and include everything required from your chosen prompt. Clearly indicate the prompt number you chose.
• At a MINIMUM, you should have 4-5 sentences per each question in your original post.
• You are highly encouraged to conduct an internet or library search to help you answer the prompt. Remember to provide your sources (i.e., references), so we know where your information originated.