E2E supports the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran, and Social Affairs in developing the NSCO, which serves as the national standard for recording, collecting, processing, analyzing, and publishing data on occupations. The NSCO acts as a tool for clear communication among all users of occupational data, including government institutions, organizations, employers, educational institutions, and individuals in the labour market.

After drafting the methodology for developing occupational standards, the methodology was tested through the development of proposed standards for occupations from the Occupation Codebook. Standards were developed for a total of 33 occupations, including head chef, hotel receptionist, locksmith, and CNC operator. The methodology is currently being revised based on the experience gained from the testing phase.

The purpose of occupational standards is to provide comprehensive and clear information, making occupations recognizable to all labour market participants and enabling their unambiguous use. This facilitates better communication and information exchange in the labour market, improves the matching of supply and demand, and links the education system with the labour market.

An occupational standard includes a description of the occupation, working conditions, tools and equipment used, typical workplaces, standard working hours, potential occupational risks, as well as typical duties, tasks, required knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes for efficient performance. Other key elements relevant to the occupation are also included. All this information aims to make occupations easily recognizable, helping pupils, university students, and adults changing careers to make informed decisions about their professional paths. Occupational standards also improve communication between employers and job seekers during the recruitment process.

Once the Methodology for Developing Occupational Standards is formally adopted, E2E will organize training sessions for relevant labour market stakeholders (employers, NES, employment agencies, education system institutions) to inform them about the process of developing and applying occupational standards.