Examines the literature from the last six years on retirement preparation in private industry. Research in four areas is reviewed: need for retirement preparation; extent of current industry programs; evaluation of these efforts; and alternatives to existing corporate programs. (CT)

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

To contribute to a fuller understanding and awareness of the hazards involved in industries as well as to call attention to steps being taken to solve safety problems, this pamphlet surveys five industries cited among those having the highest rates of job-related injuries in the country. Industries include: (1) Roofing and Sheet Metal, (2)…

Article discusses a special training program for disadvantaged workers. (Author)

Based on personal experience, article outlines common problems which the author notes must be expected when an outside expert or consultant gives inplant training programs. Foremost among these are the mixed educational level of the class and the resistance to new techniques or mathematical references. (PD)

At Colorado State University it was found that employed engineers taking graduate courses by videotape in the plant did as well as students on campus. (PT)

Essential to any career planning program within an organization are the following elements: (1) goal setting; (2) career path time schedule; (3) transitions, or changes necessary to implementation of the plan; and (4) predicted and actual outcomes. (SK)

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)

A business letter writing seminar was developed by the Center for Executive Development at Arizona State University at the request of the American Express Company's credit card division in Phoenix. Sessions were held on company premises and included basic correspondence and writing techniques for company production form letters, pattern…

Comprehensive model recommended for training in apprenticeable trades. (Editor)

Topics discussed include (1) establishment of a national vocational training service in Nicaragua; (2) vocational training in Senegal; (3) national vocational training week in the Ukraine; and (4) inplant training in the U.S.S.R. (SK)