At the British Motor Corporation, a course was designed to meet the company's particular needs for practical trainers rather than training administrators. (SE)

Reviews options for training first-time computer users and discusses the pros and cons of three basic training approaches--vendor classroom, in-house, and self-paced training. (JOW)

Discusses a current paradox in the field of vocational training, i.e., that at a time when technological change is making increased demands on the quality of vocational training, the quality of in-company training is generally deteriorating. Examines the paradox with particular reference to trainers. (NRJ)

The safety training programs in the Turner and Newall companies are briefly explained, and employer responsibility in providing such training is stressed. (AG)

The training office has to sell management on the most beneficial kind of training; the attitude of the training office toward its programs influences their chances of acceptance. (Author/AJ)

Representatives of 86 local unions were surveyed regarding the level of union involvement in and control over programs in their workplaces. Results indicate that there is significant variation among local unions. (Author/JOW)

Data from a sample of 60,000 trainees shows that school, formal company, informal, and other types of training increased between 1983 and 1991; formal company training showed the biggest gain. Those with more education tend to get more training, females received more training than males, and manufacturing was more training intensive than the…

By the end of the next decade the computer industry will have become the third largest industry in the world. However there exist large gaps in computer knowledge, skills, and understanding at the management level. An incompany training course to alleviate this situation is described. (DS)

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)

Both management and women workers are asking for a reexamination of traditional training and development practices. The existing training model that has worked so well for developing men into managers and leaders should be expanded to include women--an androgynous approach to training--with similarities, rather than differences in abilities…

The committee on the Training of Training Officers reports on the training function, the work of the training officers, sources of recruitment, the selection of training officers, establishment of standards, and approval of courses. The training function encompasses four steps: the identification of needs, formulation of policy, implementation of…

This paper defines and explains action learning and suggests some ideas and resources for putting action learning into practice. The paper is organized in eight sections of about one page each. The sections cover the following topics: (1) what action learning is; (2) how action learning works; (3) action learning and training--key differences; (4)…

Training for fire prevention and control in the petroleum industry is vital for all personnel, clerical and management as well as operators, maintenance men, and drivers. Basic training practices in Britain stressing safety, vigilance, preparation, and realistic exercises are described. (MF)