At this time, only the model for Advanced Manufacturing is available. Over the coming months, ETA intends to develop similar competency model frameworks for each of the industries that make up the President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative. In addition, ETA is developing a web-based clearinghouse for industry-driven competency models that will:

• Provide industry a means to publicize their emerging skill needs;
• Serve as a resource where businesses (both small and large), educators, and individuals can go to ascertain the emerging skill demands in the U.S. workplace, and related certifications;
• Offer a tool for businesses and human resource professionals to develop job requirements;
• Provide a strong framework for curriculum development in advanced manufacturing; and
• Serve as a resource for career exploration and guidance.

The Internet-based competency clearinghouse will display the competency framework and provide links to access a database of related resources: skill standards, competency-based curricula, certifications, career ladder models and other tools. The clearinghouse will be added to over time as new resources are developed and to reflect changing skill requirements.