This program, developed by the Nalco Chemical Company, helps with energy conservation in industrial plants. The program takes four to six weeks to complete. The training sessions last for about two hours. (BB)

Describes the environment and activities of trainers at Motorola, Inc. in Schaumburg, Illinois. Topics covered include Motorola's new Galvin Center for Continuing Education, an in-house career development series, teaching methods, use of external programs, and future goals. (CH)

A week of half-day training sessions held by a large insurance company for subject-matter experts who guest-lecture in advanced subjects includes: lesson plan writing; basic adult learning theory, teaching methods, self-evaluation, and question-handling. Visiting experts now look forward to teaching, and learner interest has improved. (AJ)

Describes the structure and content of a course in business and technical writing offered in the workplace. (AEA)

The British Columbia Telephone Company's systematic approach to curriculum development, which relies heavily on the needs assessment step, is described along with its practical applications. This process allows training departments to focus their resources on the design and implementation of education to solve specific performance problems and…

Various forms of worker training in industrial safety in the Soviet Union are described by a Soviet labor inspector, with special "industrial safety rooms" the principal means of inplant instruction. Safety education in vocational schools and "people's universities" is also touched on. (MF)

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 German apprenticeship system results in a high proportion of skilled personnel and, therefore, is a major factor in Germany's productivity achievement and competitiveness. It also provides a smooth transition from school to work, low unemployment, and integration of school leavers into the apprenticeship system. (JOW)

Analyzes advice giving in counseling within labor market training. Shows how a stepwise entry works in a setting in which a counselor's role is that of a facilitator of learning. (Author/VWL)

Utah's Custom Fit Program (CFP) was reviewed in an attempt to evaluate a complex program. CFP provides funding to train employees of private businesses. In general, classroom training and on-the-job training for up to 500 hours is provided to full-time, entry-level employees of companies creating new jobs in Utah. Little legislative guidance had…

As more and more organizations are utilizing media such as videotape, electronic mail, computer-based training, and video-conferencing, the role of the media professional becomes more crucial. The responsible media communicator must be cognizant of the ethical concerns of the consultant and adapt these to the special needs of the client and the…

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…

Project supported in part by grants from the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration (RD-1453) and the National Institute of Mental Health (5 ROL MH 14890-04).

Explains what an apprenticeship is and how to qualify for it. Includes sample forms for aptitude test questions, interview evaluation sheet, apprenticeship agreement, a chart of the number of apprenticeships completed by occupational group in 1976, and a listing of state and regional apprenticeship information agencies. (MF)

"Human resource development" is a term commonly used to describe the learning programs provided by business, industry, or government for employees and nonemployees. The specifics of this approach may have implications for education as well. (Author)