The US Department of Labor now recognizes Tutoring as its own profession! In other words, welcome to the elite group of Standard Occupational Classification Code 25-3099.52 - the new, official occupational code for tutors!
This is big news for tutors, because for years tutoring was in a limbo state when it came to occupational codes. Teaching? Coaching? Teacher Assistants? "Well...yes and no," that was usually the answer.
There was never really a place that "Tutoring" fit, but that is all changing thanks to dedicated tutors like all of you who have a true passion for the tutoring profession.
What titles are included in the new, Tutoring Occupational Code 25-3099.52?
College Tutor
Computing Tutor
Corporate Tutor
Elementary Education Tutor
English Tutor
History Tutor
In-classroom Tutor
In-home Tutor
Learning Center Instructor
Math Tutor
Nursing Center Tutor
Online Tutor
Peer Tutor
Private Tutor
Professional Tutor
Reading Tutor
Second Language Tutor
Test Preparation Tutor
Tutoring Assistant
Tutoring Clinician
Is ITA involved in this Occupational Code development?
Yes! We are happy to say that ITA has been selected as an industry expert for tutoring, and we are assisting the Department of Labor and O*NET with this exciting project!
Who is O*NET?
O*NET (Occupational Information Network) is an automated database that replaces the old Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) as the nation's primary source of occupational information. O*NET's database is used by millions of employers, workers, educators, and students as they make decisions about education, training, career choices, and work.
So what's happening now?
The US Department of Labor is in the process of interviewing professional tutoring organizations and industry experts in order to compile the information needed to permanently make "Tutoring" its own professional classification.
We are thrilled that ITA has been chosen to represent the tutoring profession as an industry expert during this process, and we are doing our best to represent the needs, wants, and challenges faced by professional tutors. We also appreciate any input you could give us about your career as a tutor.
If you are interested in taking part in a confidential survey for the Department of Labor relating to the occupational code for tutors, or just have questions about this new occupational code, please let us know: contact@itatutor.org
Congratulations to all of us who are involved in tutoring at any level - it's been a long and exciting road to get to our destination - Code 25-3099.52!
3 comments:
Very cool! I've been tutoring for 13 years, and have always thought of this as my professional career! It's great that it is finally going to be recognized by the DOL.
YES! It's about time!
Exciting news!
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