Glossary

This VOS Glossary provides definitions for key terms, acronyms, and phrases used throughout the system. It is designed to help you better understand the terminology, features, and processes you may encounter while navigating the platform.

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B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

A

Apprenticeship

B

Background Tab

Bright Outlook Job

Bright Outlook occupations are expected to grow rapidly in the next several years and have large numbers of job openings, or are new and emerging occupations. Bright Outlook has two icons, one for Bright Outlook Nationally (represented by a sun icon), and another for Bright Outlook Statewide (also a sun icon, but solid dark).

C

Common Application

Cover Letter

D

Dashboard

E

ETPL

External Job

F

G

Gig Job

Green Job

Green occupations increase the conservation and sustainability of natural resources, including jobs that reduce energy usage or lower carbon emissions. Green jobs provide worker-friendly conditions, pay sustainable wages, and offer opportunities for continued skill training and career growth. A leaf icon is used to indicate a green occupation.

H

I

IEP

Individual Employment Plans

Internal Job

See Preferred Job

J

Job

Job Fair

K

K term

L

Labor Market Information

M

MatchScore

Another term.

N

 

O

OAS

Objective Assessment Summary plans

Occupation

One-stop Office

Another term.

P

Preferred Employer

Refers to verified internal employers who are registered and post jobs within this system. Jobs from Preferred Employers offer a wider range of search options and provide better tracking on the Job Contacts tab when you apply for a job.

Preferred Job

Profile

Q

R

Resume

S

SNAP

Spidered Job

See External Job

T

TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance)

TANF

U

U term

Another term.

V

Virtual OneStop (VOS)

Virtual Recruiter

W

Wagner-Peyser

Widget

WIOA

Work Interests

Work Values

X

X term

Another term.

Y

Y term

Another term.

Z

Z term

Another term.

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