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Understanding labor market data is essential for helping individuals make informed, realistic employment decisions. In this practical, step-by-step webinar, participants will learn how to conduct a labor market analysis using O*NET Online, a free, U.S. Department of Labor–sponsored resource designed to support career counseling, job development, and employment planning.
The session walks through how to use O*NET to explore occupations, identify essential job tasks and skills, analyze wages and employment trends, and examine job openings at both the state and local level. Participants will see applied examples of how labor market analysis can be used to compare multiple job goals, prioritize occupations with positive growth outlooks, and align employment planning with real-world labor demand.
This webinar also highlights how ONET data can strengthen services for students, job seekers, and individuals with disabilities by supporting evidence-based decision-making. Participants will receive access to a bookmarkable **supplemental ONET user guide** to support continued learning and application beyond the session.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the purpose and benefits of using O*NET Online to conduct labor market analyses in employment and vocational rehabilitation settings.
- Navigate O*NET to identify job tasks, skills, wages, employment trends, and job openings at the state and local level.
- Apply labor market analysis findings to support informed career planning, job goal selection, and employment outcomes for individuals served.
About the presenter:
D.J. Hendricks, EdD, is the Executive Director of the Center for Disability Information at West Virginia University and a nationally recognized leader in disability, employment, and workplace accommodation research. She has been affiliated with WVU for more than four decades and was part of the original team that launched the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) over 40 years ago. Under her leadership, JAN has become one of the most widely used resources for evidence-based workplace accommodation guidance in the United States.
Dr. Hendricks’ scholarly work focuses on employment outcomes, technology use, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities, including traumatic brain injury. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications examining employer-initiated accommodations, postsecondary employment supports, and evidence-based workplace practices. Her work bridges research and practice, helping professionals translate labor market data and accommodation strategies into meaningful, competitive employment opportunities.
