Examines the nature of journalism and describes career paths. Details the development and training available and highlights characteristics of a good journalist. (JOW)

Workplace training at the British offices of Readers' Digest is designed to improve staff skills in communicating with customers. Evaluation of workshops focused on spelling, grammar, and business writing shows that the company is achieving a return on its training investment. (SK)

Describes two projects: an employee development consortium of small and midsized enterprises in Nottinghamshire and the National Development Project, testing development strategies of further/higher education providers. The projects demonstrate the need for a wider view of workplace learning that recognizes the value of different types and styles,…

Describes how the British Post Office's training and development function evolved a human resource strategy designed to help individuals add value to the organization and apply thinking skills. Shows how the trainers' role shifted from classroom teacher to consultant and project manager. (SK)

Responses from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Britain (n=81), Poland (n=30), and Portugal (n=69) identified current levels of information/communications technology use and training provided and needed. Despite high demand, training is not provided regularly or effectively. Extent of e-commerce adoption influenced level of training.…

Describes the growth and maturation of public relations education in the United Kingdom up to 1987. Discusses the first academic programs, certificate and diploma programs, and in-house public relations training. (SR)

Addresses journalism education in the United Kingdom. Notes that, to survive, regional newspapers have to be at the forefront of modern technology, with reporters competent at all aspects of the editorial and production processes. Argues that work experience for journalism students is best done on local, small, suburban newspapers where they will…

Situated learning theory provides a rich conceptual framework for analysing the processes by which apprentices become (full) participants in a community of practice. This article uses case study evidence from the UK's Modern Apprenticeship programme to show how this framework can be developed by identifying features of expansive and restrictive…

Work is a key site of learning and focus for continuing education. Global communications and information technologies are transforming work-based learning opportunities. New professional skills and organizational structures are needed to support work-based learning and learner self-competency. (SK)

Examines characteristics and roles of trainers from 25 diverse British companies engaged in on-the-job training programs for young people, particularly dropouts. Discusses management strategies and training for trainers. Compares trainer characteristics and training of trainers in the United Kingdom, France, and Greece. Contains 15 references. (SV)

A recently implemented British regulation requires that for teacher education program accreditation, program teaching staff have recent, successful experience teaching in the schools. Discrepancies between the intent of the regulation and the experience of one teacher educator in fulfilling its requirement are discussed, focusing on definitions of…

Data from 15 United Kingdom organizations highlighted best practices in developing entry workers: direct managers play a key role, coaching in learning by doing is essential, and networking with peers is valuable. Development is influenced by a mix of factors: mentoring, personnel practices, attitude, organizational culture, peer group, and…

A review of vocational education trends in Western Europe and Japan covers the following: curriculum and program structure, alternatives, cooperative education, on-the-job training, enrollments, admission, curriculum content, skills other than strictly occupational, mechanisms for curriculum development, and efficiency of training. (MSE)

Attention is drawn to important themes thought likely to influence the continuing development of group care services for children and young people in the decade ahead. These include a poorly educated workforce, autonomous training, multi-disciplinary approaches, centres of excellence, diversified programs, new trends and issues shaping the future,…

A study examined employee training policies and their implementation in four or five large companies in five countries (Belgium, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom). Data were gathered through interviews by an expert in each of the countries using an interviewer's guide developed for the project (resulting in approximately 30…