Supporting Career Navigation with an Online Occupational Information-Sharing Platform

Authors

Jay W. Rojewski, University of GeorgiaFollow
Janette R. Hill, UGA, College of Education, GeorgiaFollow
Eunice Kim, University of GeorgiaFollow
Sejung Kwon, Emory UniversityFollow
Linda McCauley, Emory UniversityFollow
Ikseon Choi, Emory UniversityFollow

Keywords

Career navigation, career planning, health professions, occupational information, employee empowerment

Disciplines

Counseling Psychology | Training and Development | Vocational Education

Abstract

Rapid changes to the nature of work and the workplace have shifted responsibility for career success from organizations to individual workers. Successful navigation of one’s career requires a proactive perspective where individuals anticipate training needs and make decisions for achieving both short- and long-term career goals. Relevant and accurate occupational information is an essential component of career success; yet few sources of reliable and targeted information exist for adult workers. This article provides a conceptual overview of an online system (eMPACT) that provides personalized occupational information for selected health care professionals. The contributions and benefits of key stakeholders—employees, trainers, employers—in providing and using occupational information are described. The eMPACT system provides tailored occupational information for working adults using professional competencies, labor market demands, and desired career path.

Recommended Citation

Rojewski, J. W., Hill, J. R., Kim, E., Kwon, S., McCauley, L., & Choi, I. (2025). Supporting Career Navigation with an Online Occupational Information-Sharing Platform. Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 9 (2). https://doi.org/10.9741/2578-2118.1171