Approximately 52 percept of ADC mothers are willing to attend orientation testing sessions for WIN Program. Of the above, approximately 10 percent have the skills for direct job placement. Remaining 90 percent on the job or instituional training, Special Works Project, and those not feasible for work. Success or failure of WIN Program relates to…

Describes the use of job aids--specially designed technical reference materials which aid the worker to perform job tasks--and notes related research, steps in integrating job aids and training design, characteristics of a job reference manual using job aids, and other considerations and drawbacks. Six references are cited. (EJS)

Characteristics and training needs of 44 due process hearing officers in North Carolina were surveyed. It was found that current regulations governing appointments of hearing officers are insufficient to ensure appointment of qualified and impartial persons. Criteria were analyzed and suggestions for training and appointments are made. (Author)

Presents an account of the proceedings at the conference, including recommendations, discussions, examination of agenda items, adoption of resolutions, and debate on the report of the Director-General as well as his reply. (CT)

Training and education profiles estimated from National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data 1979-1991 for 918 men and 699 women suggest that the probability that dropouts received postsecondary education or training was greater after receiving a General Educational Development (GED) certificate. However, fewer than half of GED recipients obtained…

The working model for Florida's correctional industries program includes orientation, certificated on-the-job training, prerelease training, and postrelease job placement. It is based on the value of the work ethic, employability skills, relevant training, and postrelease services. (SK)

Argues that methods of organizational communication and learning resemble neural networks and that developing teaching methods to reflect this understanding should be crucial. Provides an overview of neural organization, the application of neural networks to organizational structure, and education and training within organizations. Concludes that…

A job standard contains criteria for performing a task in actual work conditions. A training standard takes into consideration the training conditions (resources, equipment, instructor) and may be less rigorous. Trainers should understand the difference and know when to use each. (SK)

Discusses the benefits of using job portfolios as a tool to integrate the curriculum and improve trainees' employment efforts. Describes a method for integrating them into training programs. (JOW)

Describes how, by limiting itself to Florida but pushing the bounds of for-profit education, the Keiser colleges are finding success by offering students courses that lead to better jobs. (EV)

Although education and training were distinct concepts when Taylorism dominated the workplace, it is no longer appropriate to separate them. Today's highly competitive environment requires the education of a flexible, multiskilled workforce, not training for narrowly defined employment tasks. (SK)