The rising need for employees in the food service industry, coupled with the youth employment problem, has caused many educational institutions to create programs for students in the hospitality field. Programs include on-the-job training and training in high schools, community colleges, universities, and chef schools. Resources are listed. (DCS)

Describes two types of information education currently offered in China: formal education by universities and colleges with established specialization in scientific and technical information; and professional continuing education. Universities providing information science programs, required and elective courses for scientific and technical…

This qualitative case study described the development of adaptive competence in older workers using a Model of Adaptability and Adaptation developed by Dr. Douglas T. Hall (2002). Few studies have focused on the development of adaptability in workers when faced with change and no studies have focused on the development of adaptability in older…

This purpose of this paper is to identify implications of various learning theories for workplace learning and performance and HRD. It begins with a review of various theoretical positions on learning including behaviorism, Gestalt theory, cognitive theory, schema theory, connectionist theory, social learning or behavior modeling, social…

In a brief introduction, this article calls giving and receiving feedback one of the most important skills a manager can possess, defines feedback, provides examples of giving and receiving feedback, highlights the importance and benefits of good feedback, and directs the reader to nine selected feedback resources on the World Wide Web. The second…

Two groups (N 28) of nonprofessional trainees, selected from a high unemployment area, received training in the conduct of two highly specified institutional treatment programs. (Editor)

One school's plans for training non-farm students for jobs in agribusinesses. (MU)

Researchers suggest major changes in health care to spur efficiency and job mobility. (Editor)

Study compares students' performances in an occupational therapy assistant course and their subsequent on-the-job performance. (Authors)

Described is a vocational education project in which a service station was opened to provide on the job work experience for educable mentally retarded males aged 16 to 21 years. (GW)

Grumman Company has attempted to counter their acute shortage of engineers with diversified experience by establishing the Engineering Professional Development Program (EPDP). Selected engineers participate in an evening scholarship program, assignments to various sections within the company, and in-house seminars and programs to prepare them for…

Planning education in developing countries requires the means of implementation, as well as the decision to begin a program. This can be accomplished best by local experts. Along with improved general education, mandatory on the job training could increase the population's skill level. (BH)

Through relaxed civil service requirements, the Defense Department placed Neighborhood Youth Corps trainees in military installations, with permanent jobs to follow 9 months of training and work experience. (BH)

Examines the many benefits to be gained from in-company training courses, which the training manager should consider carefully before deciding to send staff away to external courses. (Editor)

Manpower Research Visibility is a supplement to American Vocational Journal. (SB)