STEP-UP: A Decision-Support System for Transforming the Dislocated US Defense Workforce

Theresa M. Vitolo () and Robert J. Vance ()
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Theresa M. Vitolo: Department of Computer and Information Science, Gannon University, 109 University Square, PMB 3163, Erie, Pennsylvania 16541
Robert J. Vance: Vance and Renz, LLC, 606 Wayland Place, State College, Pennsylvania 16803

Interfaces, 2002, vol. 32, issue 4, 75-83

Abstract: We developed STEP-UP, a database-intensive, decision-support system for dislocated workers. We modeled the work positions at a micro- and macro-level and created tailored profiles for individuals to reflect prior positions, training, certifications, and interests. With the profile, career counselors matched employees to labor-market positions or identified training programs in growth industries. Also, giving the prospective employers an indication of the wealth of skilled employees, STEP-UP could provide client matches for job openings. We have continued to extend the capabilities of STEP-UP and offer it as a Web-based system. We expect that more decision support systems like STEP-UP will be developed for use in human resource decision-making situations.

Keywords: Computers/computer science: databases; Organizational studies: personnel (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2002
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