Occupational Analysis & Competency Framework Development
At Mountain Park Group, we help colleges and employers design workforce programs that are built on what actually happens on the job. Our occupational analysis process, modeled after the nationally recognized DACUM (Developing A Curriculum) method, brings together expert workers, educators, and industry leaders to define the precise duties, skills, and knowledge required in today’s most in-demand occupations.
For Colleges and Universities
Colleges face growing pressure to demonstrate that programs are industry-aligned and outcome-driven. Our process provides the validation and documentation needed for:
Program design and redesign — Identify the real-world competencies your graduates need to succeed.
Curriculum mapping — Align courses and learning outcomes to employer expectations.
Accreditation and program review — Provide evidence-based documentation for state and national accrediting bodies.
Grant competitiveness — Strengthen proposals by including industry-validated skill frameworks and workforce data.
Whether you’re launching a new program, updating CTE curriculum, or building a regional workforce initiative, our DACUM-style facilitation process delivers actionable results in days, not months.
For Corporate and Industry Partners
Employers know that performance depends on clarity, clear roles, clear skills, and clear expectations. Our occupational analysis sessions help you:
Define critical job competencies across departments or worksites.
Update training and onboarding systems to reflect new technologies or regulatory standards.
Develop internal career pathways that support retention and advancement.
Collaborate with education partners to build customized training or apprenticeship programs.
We facilitate engaging, structured sessions with your expert employees to capture the real tasks, knowledge, and problem-solving required for success, turning that expertise into practical tools for hiring, training, and partnership development.
Why Mountain Park Group
Mountain Park Group combines decades of experience in higher education leadership, workforce system design, and grant-funded innovation.
We understand both sides of the partnership, the institutional requirements colleges face and the performance outcomes employers demand.
Our approach is:
Collaborative — We bring educators and employers together as equal partners.
Evidence-based — Every finding is rooted in real occupational expertise and data.
Action-oriented — Results are immediately applicable to curriculum, training, and funding strategies.
Scalable — Designed for single programs or regional workforce systems.
Change begins here.
Connect with Us and discover the difference with Mountain Park.