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The DACUM process is used to identify the tasks performed in an occupation and help organizations and colleges develop new programs of study and curriculum for those programs with the goal of future employment for their students. In addition to curriculum development, a DACUM profile can lead to the development of a Job Book. A Job Book serves as a sort of “competency-based training curriculum,” by identifying the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes, and tools required by workers in order to correctly perform their tasks while on the job. 

Providing training for the workforce is a priority for many, yet colleges are experiencing declining enrollments and not meeting the demands of a swiftly changing workforce. McHenry County College (MCC) is taking steps to provide revived education opportunities to help close the skills gap. They reached out to WIDS to lead the process.

At Teck Alaska Incorporated-Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest zinc mines located in the northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska, the training and development team is finding that the power of the WIDS DACUM process that incorporates the development of integrated job training through knowledgeable and experienced consultants was the solution they had been looking for.   

WIDS is all about curriculum. Designing, mapping, building assessments and creating supporting documentation of student learning outcomes is the heart of WIDS. This information recently proved valuable for one WIDS user.

Back in 2019, WIDS Consultants began work with the DWD Youth Apprenticeship (YA) team on a three-year plan to modernize their programs and this past summer, the modernization of 75 YA program pathways was completed!