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Berman, Bennett H. – NSPI Journal, 1979
Addresses the literacy problem on American labor pool training, and suggests ways to combat the problem. These include: evaluating written/spoken materials for literacy levels, screening prospective employees through reading comprehension tests, and expanding the role of experimental learning (both simulation and reality training). (Author/JEG)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Functional Literacy, Illiteracy, Job Training
Mason, Philip – Manpower, 1974
A comprehensive Manpower Administration for employers (Production Employment of the Disadvantaged: Guidelines for Action) makes use of examples drawn from the varied experiences of JOBS employers in training disadvantaged workers. An unexpected bonus of the program has been the impact of their experiences on regular hiring, training and personnel…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, Employment Programs, Labor Force Development, Laborers
