Storekeeper personnel skill and knowledge requirements are discussed in terms of training, identification, and utilization. Manual skills which predominate in the material handling functions of supply (storerooms and warehouses) are contrasted to the clerical skills which predominate in the administrative functions (inventory and financial…

This is volume II of a three-volume study designed to examine low-wage, low-skilled workers, within the context of their work environment, and to develop techniques to measure the effects of skill advancement training upon the participants. Volume II is composed of 12 statistical tables showing factor analysis and analysis of variance derived from…

This 3-phase study was conducted to: (1) ascertain the essential education, training, and classification characteristics of marine technicians and technologists, (2) suggest their implications to educators, oceanographers, and labor administrators, and (3) develop a taxonomical schema for classifying these personnel. The methodology included…

An action plan (including personnel training and community education procedures) for the control of white grubs in the endemic areas of India is presented. (EC)

Briefly reviews reports of two experiments in Portland and Baltimore that gave vouchers for Education-Training (ETR) to Work Incentive Program (WIN) participants. (BR)

The types of packaging and packaging materials to use for training materials should be determined during the planning of the training programs, according to the packaging market. Five steps to follow in shopping for packaging are presented, along with a list of packaging manufacturers. (MF)

Describes a study on graphic literacy in the workplace. Results showed that adolescent poor readers benefited more from illustrations, tables, and so forth than did able readers. Recommends research to determine how graphics materials can improve comprehension in vocational training courses. (Author/CH)

Describes the Sunshine State Skills program, which aids in stimulating coalitions between community colleges and businesses in Florida. It provides specific training for employees needed by new, expanding, or diversifying businesses. (Author)

Describes a 12-hour workshop for potential 4-H judges in the home economics area. The workshop covered judging philosophy, judging skills, and clothing subject matter. Pretests and posttests were administered to determine knowledge gains and attitude shifts. (CH)

Those skeptical of Black liberation through Black business development question the impact of mainly small or medium-sized operations on low per-capita income and high unemployment. Many authorities suggest multifaceted economic development: job training, targeted business development (namely, in service sector), more federal support, and…

In this article on Sweden's very comprehensive labor market training scheme, the author provides a description of an approach to vocational training that is part of broader welfare state policies designed to maintain high levels of employment through state intervention in the market economy. (Editor/CT)

Provides nine suggestions for those interested in technical training by videotape, including (1) make sure video is the right medium; (2) follow specific objectives; (3) get reliable feedback; (4) know what your client wants; (5) be creative; (6) write the script clearly; (7) use good narrators and actors; (8) plan and organize compulsively; and…

Describes various programs of the British Manpower Services Commission: Special Measures, Training Opportunities Scheme, Open Tech Program, Girl Technician Scheme, Technical and Vocational Education Initiative, Youth Training Scheme, and plans for a management training program. (CT)

An illustrator of children's books discusses his training and the factors that have influenced his work. (FL)

A job module approach, which combines training and production, is proposed as a systematic way of procuring subcontract work without disrupting the skill training aspect of sheltered workshop programs for moderately, severely, and profoundly retarded persons. (CL)