Britain is in the longest recession since the Second World War. Mass unemployment is back. The road to recovery could be long and bumpy. On the fiscal front, the deficit could be higher than the 175 billion British Pounds forecast for 2009-10. Bringing the deficit under control will require higher taxes and lower public spending. In an effort to…

In association with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), Wisconsin Bell developed a specialized program called "Ready Tech" in which qualified Bell employees can earn WCTC's electronics technology associate degree. (JOW)

Reports on a roundtable discussion covering major issues in training and development. Topics included the sudden visibility of training, retraining, and foreign competition. (JOW)

Describes how a married couple survived being laid off at General Motors, returning to college to be retrained for new jobs. (JOW)

Discusses the reentry of professional women who interrupt their careers to devote full time to their families. This issue is considered as it affects women across careers and as it relates to librarians. Proposals to meet the needs of reentry workers are offered, including training, work options such as flexible hours, and career development. (13…

The learning style of older executives differs from that of younger ones. If training is to be effective, the methodology must be different as well. Trainers must "look to the learner" if they are to meet the learning needs of senior executives as well as satisfy the demands of the marketplace. (JOW)

Due to demographic changes, businesses will become increasingly reliant on the skills and capabilities of older workers. Companies can no longer afford to use economic arguments against employing older workers. (SK)

Describes the organization of adult education in Australia, where it includes occupational retraining. (JOW)

Discusses conditions that contribute to worker displacement, and suggests that retraining and adult education are only part of the solution. Lists six other recommendations which, if implemented, would contribute to the resolution of this problem. (NRJ)

Discusses fears of a college faculty member who was retrained to teach another subject. Describes fears of failure, loss of expertise, examinations, isolation, powerlessness, identity, and future. Concludes it would be more productive and less emotionally draining for retrainees to actively consider the realities of the classroom before they enter…

People will be productively employed in more democratic organizations to the extent they can keep learning, overcome the anxiety inherent in change, continuously deepen their knowledge, and develop a battery of flexible skills for collaboration over diverse and widening systems. (Author)

The United States is facing unprecedented competition in research, development, and manufacturing. To meet the challenge, we must improve our educational system and develop technological skills. The Trade and International Education Policy Reform Act, which includes the Technology Education Act, authorizes over $8 billion for education and…

While developed nations have been able to retrain their citizens in times of war and national emergencies, they seem to lack the resources, capacity, and commitment to retrain workers in periods of economic recession and unemployment. (SK)

The hospitality industry is one that is not adversely affected by the information revolution. As tourism is stimulated by government economic development efforts, opportunities in the food service and hospitality occupations are increasing, both for the young and for the unemployed who need retraining. (SK)

Employers, individuals, government, and educational institutions must deal with the issues raised as economic change displaces more professionals. Article notes that continuing education should provide appropriate counseling and retraining, advocate portable certification and worker choice, and promote collaborations among education, industry, and…