The design of a coordinated, multi-level technical assistance and training system is crucial to the delivery of manpower services under CETA. A framework for the development of such a system, together with tentative roles and responsibilities for its implementation are presented. (Author)

Evaluates a conventional model for training counselors, describes a systems-based model, and examines some advantages and limitations of the proposed model. (Author)

Defines and discusses traditional intercultural training programs and assesses four basic models in terms of classroom value. Emphasizes the value of the experiential approach for classroom instruction. (MH)

In this conference speech the author offers a rationale for the training of field agents and, moreover, analyzes how field agents can carry out planned educational change. Offering three brief descriptions on theoretical models illustrating how change occurs, the author portrays: 1) The Social Interaction Model; 2) The Problem-Solver Model; and 3)…

To meet anticipated changes due to growth, the management training department developed an experimental program utilizing a system approach. A thorough evaluation of the program was carried out, and its results, including difficulties, are presented with suggestions for modifications of the approach. (BB)

This work provides a framework for the design of programs to train change agents in the skills of helping and of resource utilization, and presents some alternative models of such training programs. The organization of the training guide is as follows: Part I is concerned with outlining the principal content areas that relate to the concept of…

The project training design presented is an integrated approach to management development aimed at optimizing the transfer of training back to the work situation. This design combines some of the effective elements of classroom learning and job-based learning systems. (KP)

Communication research, because of its interdisciplinary character, is useful in determining training strategies for use in population control programs. After listing seven constraints which differentiate training programs from formal education, the authors present a model of communication training objectives. This model defines the nature of a…

A procedural guide for developing personnel training programs, the document presents a model system which is an integration of a training process outline by the Kentucky Department of Child Welfare and the HumRRO systems approach training model. The first chapter, The Systems Approach to Training, provides background information. Chapter 2,…

The report describes the development of the Youth Training in the Private Sector Model for conducting on-the-job training for high school age youth. It is based on a two-year study of the Vocational Exploration in the Private Sector (VEPS) Program in New York City, which placed potential dropouts in work/training positions in the private sector…

This paper presents a prototype for a comprehensive and coordinated child care training program that provides a flexible framework for administration and program design. The prototype is based on the findings of a pilot investigation of a sample of existing child care training programs. These findings suggest that there is a great need for more…