A description of how television is used for training and internal communications at the Illinois Bell Telephone Company. (AA)

A Discussion of the reasons why RCA conducts its own courses for engineers and a description of how the video tape courses are made. (AA)

Reviews options for training first-time computer users and discusses the pros and cons of three basic training approaches--vendor classroom, in-house, and self-paced training. (JOW)

Reports on a study at the American Telegraph and Telephone Communications Company's Sales and Marketing Education Center to determine the nature of continuing education program development in a business setting. Findings indicate six developmental phases: (1) initiation, (2) planning, (3) materials development, (4) pilot, (5) delivery, and (6)…

Discusses the importance of employer-sponsored training programs as a way of improving productivity both on a cost-benefit basis and through meaningful employee personal growth. (JOW)

Discusses a current paradox in the field of vocational training, i.e., that at a time when technological change is making increased demands on the quality of vocational training, the quality of in-company training is generally deteriorating. Examines the paradox with particular reference to trainers. (NRJ)

How a computer component manufacturer makes videotape training pay.'' (Editor)

A description of how videotaped programs are produced and used to serve the needs of a large company. (AK)

This paper explores the impact that SCORM conformance has had on workplace e-learning. The author describes a project in which she was requested to "repurpose" some materials that had originally been designed for the face-to-face teaching of English as a Foreign Language, into SCORM conformant e-learning materials. The rationale for this request…

Notes the growth of preretirement programs as an employment benefit and describes a variety of programs provided by different types of companies. (SK)

The person responsible for skills training in an industrial company has a greater role to play than simply linking hardware and people. The training department should also contribute to the organization's productivity. (SK)

Lockheed Corporation's approach to career development for blue collar workers is based on these principles: providing accurate, current information for decision making, encouraging employees' personal and professional development, and integrating career planning into existing procedures and structures. (CPAD Network, 1190 South Bascom Avenue,…

Examines the literature from the last six years on retirement preparation in private industry. Research in four areas is reviewed: need for retirement preparation; extent of current industry programs; evaluation of these efforts; and alternatives to existing corporate programs. (CT)