Using a multilevel statistics framework, a study examined the role of multiple sites in evaluation of three programs: Greater Avenues to Independence (GAIN), Job Training Partnership Act, and Food Stamp Employment and Training. Although multisite evaluations have great potential, they are more difficult and expensive and have limited success in…

The European Union is reshaping its education and training programs to focus on the need for the whole community to learn throughout life. However, resources continue to be targeted mostly on initial schooling and undergraduate education. (SK)

A survey of 498 firms that applied for Michigan Job Opportunity Bank-Upgrade grants received 157 responses, including 66 grant recipients. Data showed receipt of grants associated with large, significant (though one-time) increase in training hours and lasting reduction in product scrap rates. (SK)

Describes a useful training format with which virtually any process or operation can be reduced to a series of logical, clearly presented steps, key points, and recommended safe procedures. (SR)

Training mentors perform critical roles for cooperative education students: induction, performance evaluation, and career counseling. Mentors should be sincerely interested in working with students, understand co-op, be able to motivate, be competent, and have good interpersonal skills. (SK)

Human resource development is more than training; it fosters the ability to see the big picture--the organization's place in the global environment--and the ability to change in response to environmental changes. (SK)

Legislative and structural changes threaten education and training for women in Britain. Financial support, child care, and supportive institutional atmosphere are needed to help women make the transition from informal reentry courses to formal education and training. (SK)

Discusses a variety of training methods including mentoring, lecture, video, computer assisted, and simulation. Suggests basic approaches to on-the-job training and tools to supplement the process. A chart compares 11 training technologies in terms of settings, interactivity, development time, costs, advantages, and disadvantages. (JOW)

Training for unemployed women sponsored by the European Social Fund concentrates on nontraditional occupations, which limits choices. Increased focus on traditional areas of working class women's employment would increase their chances of obtaining training-related employment. (SK)

Discusses key issues in the debate over investment in human resources: Who pays for training? What is the return on investment? and What are alternative approaches for human resource accounting? (SK)

Development of vocational education in South Pacific island nations has been haphazard. Concerns include the need for a sense of regional community, flexibility, quality, program duplication, and participation. Improvements might include a regional coordination center, higher-quality teaching, standardization, cross-credit, and community training…

Different methods should be used to determine the costs of institutional versus enterprise-based vocational training. Training costs are influenced by such factors as technology, teachers, program length, and scale of operation. Vocational education is generally more costly than academic education, and preemployment training costs more than does…

Surveys of British businesses over 12 years identified awareness, understanding, and implementation of National Vocational Qualifications/Scottish Vocational Qualifications. Despite high awareness, understanding was impaired by lack of information. The system has had limited impact on economic competitiveness and its value and significance to the…

Seven case studies in Dutch companies were used to define dimensions of on-the-job training. Roles range from learner directed to trainer directed; the context may be real work or preparatory learning; training may involve individual study, application, or supervised work experience. Supervision may be directive or coaching. (SK)

Offers hints and strategies for educators charged with organizing internships for students: know the program's selling points, discuss objectives and needs with employers, build relationships, and provide ongoing monitoring and assessment. (JOW)