Discusses a broad spectrum of role expectations and negative assumptions thrust upon the communications consultant hired to teach business communication to adult employees of companies. Suggests useful tactics to deal with these behaviors. (SR)

The time to plan training is in the research and development stage of a new product. Seven major steps are online training, process validation, skills certification, development of manufacturing training instructions, skills verification, transfer training, and offline training and certification. (SK)

This working paper serves as a preview of the second in a series of four policy briefs that will explore the nexus between postsecondary education and workforce development. The completed policy brief will focus on a number of questions about California's workforce and examine economic and workforce trends in California, including projected…

Describes the formal educational requirements and qualifications for employment on the cataloging staff of the Library of Congress for both professional and paraprofessional employees and the on-the-job training provided for both levels of staff. (Author/CLB)

Discusses Project SCOPE (Seniors' Community Outreach Programs and Education) which provided an enriched on-the-job training program in community health work. Activities were directed toward developing skills in conducting a needs assessment, networking, care planning, resource utilization and community development. Discusses project's…

District-level pupil transportation manuals that contain clear, concise information about objectives, policies, and regulations are a must. These manuals should also specify procedures concerning evaluation processes, personnel recruitment and selection, and the driver training program. (MLH)

The Computer Awareness Program at Pennsylvania State University centers around 21 courses that provide the user community with a common understanding of computer technology. (MLF)

The paper provides an overview of Vocational Education and Training in School (VETIS) and its provision across States and Territories. Costs are affected by the nature of the training provided under VETIS, the quality of the teaching and the workplace learning accompanying it. A major question is whether this can be accommodated within existing…

Describes training opportunities currently available including content of the training, fees, length of sessions and schedules, support equipment needed, provision of online time, and names of contact persons. (CWM)

Described are in-house training courses developed and conducted at the U.S. General Accounting Office Library for online searching of the DIALOG, SCORPIO, ORBIT, and New York Times Information Bank retrieval systems. An appendix contains a course outline/schedule for the training program. (SW)

The advantages and disadvantages of on-job training and institutional training are listed for use in deciding which is the more appropriate setting or what is the appropriate mix of both settings for occupational training programs. (MF)

The benefits of cooperative education for recreation specialists are discussed. (JD)

A large California school district provides on-the-job management training at building and central office levels for 10 promising school employees (including teachers) annually. Trainees develop 15 administrative competencies through hands-on experience and exposure to 4 activities: working with mentors, district seminars, training sessions, and…

At Morse Bros. Truck Co., training videos provide just-in-time training as needed where needed. Mentor/drivers elected by their peers select the videos, schedule viewing, and lead discussions. The training is having measurable, positive impacts on the business and serves as a vehicle for organizational change. (SK)

Intending to organize a somewhat traditional teacher training program, a high school in Bellmore, New York, partnered with Adelphi University's School of Education and created an innovative program that provides student teachers with a paid, on-the-job internship beyond the 10-week student teaching period. (MLH)