The scope of Training Abstracts Service (TAS) coverage is explained, along with the abstracts and their production, use of the TAS classification scheme, access to source materials, and information on ordering from the TAS. Appendix 1 contains the TAS classification schedules: general; national considerations; the educational system; training…

These recommendations by the Chemical and Allied Products Industry Training Board of Great Britain concerning employee induction or orientation cover such aspects as pay and pensions, working conditions, discipline, safety, medical services. Topics and time allocations are suggested for the initial interview, the first day, and subsequent…

This booklet outlines facts that should be considered during a new employee's initial weeks with a firm, in this case a clothing manufacturer; particular emphasis is placed on the principles of good selection and training. Various sources are also given from which to get help in implementing the basic principles described. The following points are…

Examines work experience in the Youth Opportunities Programme and summarizes guidelines that should be useful to those running work experience programs and those involved with any industrial training that involves work experience. (JOW)

The principles and findings from learning theory and research are presented to publicize the scope of the learning literature applicable to training and development activities, and are grouped in seven categories. (AG)

The research results of educational psychology, economics of education, and general didactics can in many ways be applied to the training problems of working life. (Author)

Includes five appendixes illustrating the validation methods discussed. (SP)

Article discusses the vast number of educational programs which the Kodak company offers to employees, supervisors, workers in related fields and to the community by way of educational training programs for inner city and underprivileged youth. Discussed are the ways in which Kodak enhances its own position in the industry by keeping its employees…

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)

Big companies are big on individualized instruction, not because it is the technologically superior way of imparting skills and concepts but because it's a matter of necessity. Too much has to be taught, and there are too few instructors. (Author/EB)

The British have used the Industrial Training Act of 1964 to develop a dynamic training policy; and this is seen as a major factor in an economic growth strategy. (EB)

Describes a study that was the first stage of a project to evaluate a management training course designed especially for a group of research scientists and senior technical staff employed by several government and quasi-government organizations engaged in scientific and industrial research. (NRJ)