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We worked with a company called SkillsNET® because its algorithm is linked to the Department of Labor statistics and standards. When you are done doing the Job Task Analysis (JTA), you take that data and apply it to the algorithm and out comes a series of SkillObjects. SkillObjects are simply a way of bundling knowledge, skills, abilities and training into small, manageable, chunks of human resource data… Because of the SkillObjects we know what skills they [sailors] will need… and since we are more effectively utilizing our manpower, we can then optimally man our units.” Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Vice Adm. J. Kevin Moran at the FORCEnet Engineering Conference briefing the Sea Warrior vision

“The SkillsNET approach gives the United States Navy flexibility in defining the skills necessary for particular positions and providing training and career development opportunities tailored to individual service members.” Spokesperson, Naval Air Warfare Center “The company’s software helps employers compare what skills their employees need to what skills they actually have, and then devises a plan for bridging any gaps.” Dallas Business Journal