Notes the growth of preretirement programs as an employment benefit and describes a variety of programs provided by different types of companies. (SK)

The person responsible for skills training in an industrial company has a greater role to play than simply linking hardware and people. The training department should also contribute to the organization's productivity. (SK)

Some suggestions for training office clerical employees to help them become more productive are outlined; suggestions are based on observing problem areas that can be improved by training and treating clerical workers as important members of the team. (MF)

The problems of meeting diverse needs, keeping training relevant, maintaining quality, minimizing administrative loads of course leaders, and keeping costs reasonable are discussed in this article dealing with the General Electric (GE) formen/supervisor program (FSP). Evaluation criteria for FSP course leaders and instructional modules are…

The article describes video receivers and monitors and shows how they can be used in business and industrial training departments to tape network or packaged television programs for employee skills training, motivational programs, or entertainment. Some sources of this equipment are listed. (MF)

A safety training program for line managers at the Du Pont Corporation is described by a training materials company president. The program is said to be more worker-oriented and cost-effective through training line managers to administer safety training programs to their subordinates instead of using safety staff specialists. (MF)

Describes a program to screen out job applicants who lack the basic math skills needed to work in an aircraft manufacturing plant. Also describes the inplant program for employees. (JOW)

The School at Work program is a work-based course offering basic skills and literacy courses to entry workers primarily in hospitality, retail, and medical fields. Instruction is delivered via Kentucky Educational Television. (JOW)