Cohen Announces New Website to Help Job Seekers Find Employment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has launched a new website to help job seekers find employment. The website – www.myskillsmyfuture.org – helps the unemployed match their current skills to new careers and uncover what training is needed to transition from one job to another.

“The federal government should be doing everything in its power during these tough economic times to help people find work and I’m pleased that the Department of Labor has set up this site to aid citizens searching for jobs,” said Congressman Cohen. “This new website matches skills and prior work experience with new occupations. This is exactly the tool people need to help them find challenging, rewarding work.”

The new online tool -- known as the “mySkillsmyFuture” website -- will enable job seekers to view local job postings and locate training and education providers. Job seekers will also be able to find descriptions, salary information and common job tasks associated with a new occupation.

The new site’s features include:

• Detailed information about occupational skills that can be transferred from one job to another;
• A side-by-side comparison chart of likely skill gaps from one occupation to another; and
• Links to local training programs that are available to help fill skill and knowledge gaps.