Florida Ready to Work equips learners with the academic employability skills that form the foundation for success in every career pathway. But how do these skills translate into real workplace preparation? And how can workforce partners help learners connect their assessment results to meaningful job opportunities? 

In this session, we’ll explore the direct alignment between Florida Ready to Work achievement levels and the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET Job Zone framework, giving participants a clear, practical way to guide job seekers as they match their skills to high-demand occupations. 

Attendees will learn how to use O*NET tools to help job seekers explore careers, understand workplace expectations, build strong resumes with credential language, and confidently communicate their strengths to employers. Whether you work with youth, adult learners, returning citizens, or career changers, this session will provide actionable strategies to turn academic skill-building into real-world readiness, employability, and upward mobility.