Argues that, when technical publications and technical training departments work together, writers learn from trainers about the users, trainers get help in producing training materials, users get integrated training and technical manuals, and the company displays a unified approach. (SR)

Compared to the United States, German employers make more systematic, long-term investments in worker training, especially through the cooperation of industry associations that pool training costs and benefits. Encouraging U.S. firms to participate in shared training requires sustained government support. (SK)

Two approaches to work organization in the auto industry were compared: (1) the German model of apprenticeship and skilled production workers; and (2) the Japanese model of continuous on-the-job training and flexibility. The Japanese model may be better for British companies given the current labor market situation. (SK)

Changing demographics forecasting a shortage of skilled workers and the high cost of turnover require attention to retaining employees. Well-designed compensation systems, challenging professional development programs, and a corporate culture that values individual contributions are keys to keeping skilled workers. (SK)

Vocational training in Switzerland uses the dual system in which apprentices receive employer-sponsored training coupled with classes at government-supported vocational schools. Trainees must pass final examinations to receive a credential for employment or advanced training. (SK)

A bakery foreman states that employers need (1) a sustained standard of living; (2) job security; (3) creativity; and (4) dignity in work. He suggests that foreman must find ways to increase productivity while treating employees as individuals. (SK)

Quality assurance in vocational education is critical to the productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of the work force. The process involves vision and mission, management commitment, standards, monitoring, and continuous improvement. (SK)

Peer training in the workplace can be effective if it is structured; if trainers are carefully chosen, trained, and rewarded; and if transfer of training is supported. Peer training has the advantages of credibility, speed, and cost savings. (SK)

The federally and provincially funded Deaf Training Programme in Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) trains deaf individuals to be human service workers, primarily in mainstream settings. The program uses American Sign Language as the language of instruction and a competency-based model of instruction. Nine students have successfully completed training.…

Features of the Australian educational system are examined: the evolution of postcompulsory education, continuing education and training within employment from 1950-80, issues and options faced in the mid-1980s, and decisive changes in the structure of higher education at the end of the 1980s. (SK)

A consultation between industry and education representatives in Great Britain explored dimensions of partnerships for the education and training of young people beyond compulsory schooling age. Because lifelong learning was deemed essential, adult continuing education stands to gain much from closer and more effective partnership with industry.…

Explores the notion of school-based teacher training, strongly advocated by the United Kingdom's Council for the Accreditation of Teachers. Discusses the problem of placement, the training process, the development of teachers as trainers, counseling responsibilities, and the teacher's supervisory role. (10 references) (MLH)

The time to plan training is in the research and development stage of a new product. Seven major steps are online training, process validation, skills certification, development of manufacturing training instructions, skills verification, transfer training, and offline training and certification. (SK)

Presents the results of a survey assessing the state-of-the-art of graduate teaching assistant training. Indicates that speech communication departments are leading the way in the proportion that train but not in the breadth or scope of that training. (SR)

Environmental concepts are only slowly being incorporated in vocational training. Strategies to improve the process include less association with ideology; recognition that these concepts are integral, not peripheral; and better teacher training. (SK)