Cites barriers to more extensive use of public television in industrial training. Suggests that the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) should design an effective TV course for various training programs. (DS)

An overview of manpower development and its problems in South Africa. (AN)

Discusses an approach to acquiring information about courses of action an organization should pursue in developing new training products or revising old materials." (Author)

A ten-week job instruction training course for industrial supervisors, including techniques, assignments, and results. (SP)

A brief description of the Adult Learning Laboratory which was established at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, for continuing education programs of the American College of Life Underwriters. (AK)

Education has been provided for the training of novices and the advancement of experienced workers on board ships by the Seafarer's Union. Through this program seamanship students can obtain a high school diploma by passing a special form of equivalency test. (RB)

Discusses training needs at organizational level, occupational level and individual level. Includes tables, charts, data and cases. (Editor/RB)

This literature search revealed a wide diversity of industrial training methods, a shortage of research and information, and an emphasis by corporations on accountability of costs and procedures and on evaluation. (SK)

The Bell System Center for Technical Education uses a program which trains the subject matter expert (SME) in instructional technology (IT) and the instructional technologist in subject matter understanding. This cross-training is provided in order to encourage effective teamwork between development personnel. (MER)

Describes a program of outdoor adventure activities within which managers can develop their powers to cope with change and to solve problems. (SK)

The training profession is not an easy one for teachers to enter because of the credibility gap that exists between education and business. Resumes must be written for the business of training and must emphasize those skills and experiences that would be applicable to business rather than to teaching. (Author/IRT)

Describes the program to convert to the metric system all of General Motors Corporation products. Steps include establishing policy regarding employee-owned tools, setting up training plans, and making arrangements with suppliers. (MF)