[Core] [114% incumbents] Determine training needs of students or workers.
  DWAs: Assess educational needs of students.

[Core] [113% incumbents] Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
  DWAs: Apply multiple teaching methods.

[Core] [113% incumbents] Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
  DWAs: Supervise laboratory work. | Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [113% incumbents] Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
  DWAs: Schedule instructional activities.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
  DWAs: Maintain student records. | Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
  DWAs: Teach vocational courses.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
  DWAs: Select educational materials or equipment. | Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
  DWAs: Teach vocational courses.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [112% incumbents] Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Evaluate student work.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
  DWAs: Tutor students who need extra assistance.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
  DWAs: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Supplemental] [110% incumbents] Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
  DWAs: Perform student enrollment or registration activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.47 lvl:5.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.84 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Mechanical (imp:3.74 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.72 lvl:4.54) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Mathematics (imp:3.72 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administrative (imp:3.55 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.54 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.40 lvl:4.23) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:3.35 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.25 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Design (imp:3.19 lvl:3.98) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Chemistry (imp:3.06 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.01 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Physics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.40) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:2.82 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.79 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:2.63 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Psychology (imp:2.58 lvl:2.91) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.57 lvl:2.78) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Transportation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Communications and Media (imp:2.42 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.12 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.08 lvl:1.73) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Biology (imp:2.06 lvl:1.75) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.06 lvl:2.23) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.00 lvl:1.68) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.83 lvl:1.85) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.82 lvl:1.66) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.81 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.80 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Food Production (imp:1.59 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.54 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Night Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.66 lvl:5.41) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Getting Information (imp:4.42 lvl:4.38) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.28 lvl:5.45) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.23 lvl:5.03) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.15 lvl:5.22) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.02 lvl:4.36) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.02 lvl:4.87) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.86 lvl:3.93) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.85 lvl:4.35) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.76 lvl:3.50) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.72 lvl:4.68) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.69 lvl:4.16) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.69 lvl:4.27) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.67 lvl:4.56) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.62 lvl:3.84) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:3.55 lvl:3.43) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.51 lvl:3.52) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.51 lvl:4.09) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.44 lvl:4.33) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.43 lvl:4.02) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.43 lvl:3.90) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.41 lvl:4.01) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.37 lvl:3.66) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.33 lvl:3.93) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.33 lvl:4.03) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.32 lvl:3.42) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.31 lvl:3.93) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.28 lvl:4.08) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Processing Information (imp:3.25 lvl:3.64) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.20 lvl:3.15) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.15 lvl:3.87) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.08 lvl:3.41) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.08 lvl:3.54) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.05 lvl:3.50) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.02 lvl:3.60) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.96 lvl:3.12) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:2.48) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.69 lvl:2.56) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.66 lvl:2.83) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.62 lvl:2.80) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.15) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.04) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:1.73) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.70) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.60) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:1.60) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.53) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Cautiousness (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Innovation (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:1.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.93) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 114,110
  annual_median    : $63,820
  annual_pct10     : $41,960
  annual_pct25     : $50,320
  annual_pct75     : $82,360
  annual_pct90     : $108,620
  annual_mean      : $72,060
  hourly_median    : $30.68

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Wisconsin ($82,620)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($42,470)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.945x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  106,140  median: $  63,780
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,300  median: $  65,620
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,360  median: $  50,400
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      400  median: $  91,290

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  106,140  median: $  63,780
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    5,300  median: $  65,620
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,360  median: $  50,400
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Association for Career and Technical Education (similarity: 0.5208)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_for_Career_and_Technical_Education
  QID: Q4809414
  Extract: The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association in the United States dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares for careers. The ACTE is committed to enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of its members; to increasing publ

  Title: Tertiary education (similarity: 0.3529)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tertiary_education
  QID: Q9166713
  Extract: Tertiary education is the educational level following the completion of secondary education. The World Bank defines tertiary education as including universities, colleges, and vocational schools. Higher education is taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, while vocational educatio

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.4118)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: Vocational education in the United States (similarity: 0.5055)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocational_education_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q7939233
  Extract: Vocational education in the United States varies from state to state. Vocational schools or tech schools are post-secondary schools that teach the skills necessary to help students acquire jobs in specific industries. The majority of postsecondary career education is provided by proprietary (private

  Title: Career and technical student organization (similarity: 0.4835)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_and_technical_student_organization
  QID: Q5038933
  Extract: Career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) are vocational organizations primarily based in high schools, colleges and career technology centers. Often, on the state level, they are integrated into departments of education or incorporated as nonprofit organizations. Many states define CTSOs a

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. BLS wage data provides current market intelligence, and related occupations offer clear career pathway insights.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:20:44.478467+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,616
tokens_output        : 4,187
cost_usd             : $0.045959
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though the Association for Career and Technical Education and Vocational education in the United States provide relevant context for understanding the broader field and educational framework these teachers operate within.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Career/Technical Education Teachers at the postsecondary level provide vocational training in specialized fields like construction, mechanics, manufacturing, and cosmetology to students who have completed or left high school. They combine hands-on technical expertise with educational instruction, delivering both classroom lectures and laboratory supervision. These educators bridge the gap between academic learning and practical workforce skills in community colleges, technical schools, and training centers.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves conducting lectures and demonstrations using visual aids to teach technical concepts and practical skills in specialized vocational areas. Teachers supervise hands-on laboratory work, group projects, and field placements while maintaining and repairing equipment and tools. They assess student progress through oral, written, and performance tests, then document results in detailed reports and attendance records. Time is also spent selecting appropriate materials and equipment for courses, integrating academic content with vocational skills, and arranging guest lectures from industry experts. Administrative duties include organizing training sessions and coordinating with supervisors and peers on curriculum development.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong communication abilities, particularly in oral expression and speech clarity, enabling them to effectively convey complex technical information. They demonstrate high dependability and cooperation, essential for working with diverse student populations and educational teams. Successful teachers combine technical expertise in their specialized field with educational knowledge, showing patience and social perceptiveness when working with students who may have varied learning needs. Those who thrive enjoy both hands-on technical work and the interpersonal aspects of teaching, with strong problem-solving skills to address both equipment issues and student challenges.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires an associate's degree (42.3% of practitioners) or post-secondary certificate (16.2%) in the specific technical field being taught, with some positions requiring a bachelor's degree (20.2%). Industry experience in the vocational area is essential, as teachers must possess current knowledge of tools, techniques, and practices. Many states require teaching credentials or certification for postsecondary vocational instruction. Prior experience in training, mentoring, or workplace instruction strengthens candidacy for these positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to instructional coordinator roles, department head positions, or curriculum development responsibilities within educational institutions. Some teachers transition to training and development specialist positions in corporate settings, leveraging their educational and technical expertise. Others pursue administrative roles in career and technical education programs or become consultants for vocational training program development. Advanced degrees can open pathways to teaching at four-year institutions or leadership positions in educational policy and program management.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 114,110 professionals with a median annual wage of $63,820, ranging from $41,960 to $108,620 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Wisconsin offering the highest compensation at $82,620 compared to Puerto Rico's $42,470, representing a 1.95x differential. Educational services dominates employment with 106,140 positions, followed by government agencies with 5,300 roles. The field benefits from ongoing demand for skilled trade workers and the emphasis on career readiness in education policy. Job security is generally stable given the consistent need for vocational training in essential industries like healthcare, construction, and manufacturing.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role maintains strong resilience against automation due to its emphasis on hands-on instruction, interpersonal coaching, and adaptive teaching methodologies. The core activities of training and teaching others, coaching and developing students, and supervising laboratory work require human judgment, emotional intelligence, and real-time problem-solving that current automation cannot replicate effectively.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical core teaching competencies in vocational education with overlapping knowledge in education and training, mechanical systems, and technical instruction delivery.
    data: identical RIASEC social orientation (S:6.61)
    data: shared emphasis on Training and Teaching Others work activity
    data: common mechanical knowledge requirements
  [transferable_skill] Training and Development Specialists (13-1151.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong skill overlap in instructing, learning strategies, and training delivery, with both roles requiring expertise in adult education and performance assessment methodologies.
    data: shared Instructing skill (4.0 importance)
    data: common Training and Teaching Others work activity
    data: similar Adult Learning and assessment competencies
  [career_pathway] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural advancement path given shared Job Zone 3 classification and overlapping curriculum development, educational planning, and instructional coordination responsibilities.
    data: identical Job Zone 3 preparation level
    data: shared education and training knowledge domain
    data: common organizing and planning work activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Significant technical knowledge overlap in mechanical systems, engineering technology, and hands-on equipment operation essential for teaching technical vocational subjects.
    data: shared Mechanical knowledge domain (3.7 importance)
    data: common Engineering and Technology knowledge
    data: similar hands-on technical work activities
  [riasec_cluster] Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles cluster in social-investigative RIASEC profiles with emphasis on technical education delivery and similar postsecondary teaching environments and methodologies.
    data: similar Social-Investigative RIASEC pattern
    data: identical postsecondary teaching context
    data: shared technical knowledge requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['career technical education', 'vocational instructor', 'trade school teacher', 'technical college instructor', 'postsecondary vocational', 'occupational training', 'career education', 'technical education']
  exclude_keywords : ['K-12 teacher', 'university professor', 'academic subject', 'liberal arts', 'research faculty']
  title_patterns   : ['*technical education teacher*', '*vocational instructor*', '*trade instructor*', '*career education*', '*occupational training*']
  common_variations: ['CTE teacher', 'vocational education instructor', 'technical instructor', 'trade school instructor', 'career technical instructor', 'occupational training specialist', 'workforce development instructor', 'applied technology teacher']

total_terms    : 40
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source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     40  0.01449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  inference:5%
equipment                  32  0.01159  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:72%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
vocational                 17  0.00616  inference            inference:47%  wikipedia:29%  onet_tasks:12%
materials                  17  0.00616  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  dwas:24%  onet_tasks:12%
principles                 17  0.00616  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  onet_tasks:6%
technical                  17  0.00616  inference            inference:65%  onet_dimensions:18%  wikipedia:18%
activities                 15  0.00543  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  dwas:27%  wikipedia:7%
educational                15  0.00543  inference            inference:53%  dwas:27%  onet_dimensions:13%
career                     14  0.00507  wikipedia            wikipedia:43%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:7%
teaching                   14  0.00507  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  inference:36%  wikipedia:14%
students                   13  0.00471  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:46%  dwas:23%  inference:23%
performance                13  0.00471  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  dwas:23%  onet_tasks:8%
needs                      12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
student                    12  0.00435  dwas                 dwas:58%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
techniques                 12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00435  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00399  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
programs                   10  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  wikipedia:30%  onet_tasks:20%
body                       10  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
tools                       9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
problem                     9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
problems                    9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                   9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00326  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
written                     8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
instruction                 8  0.00290  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:38%  onet_dimensions:12%
effectively                 8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
events                      8  0.00290  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%