Tag: hands-on training

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Why Implementing On-the-Job Training for Your Supervisors Is Critical

While a lot of organizations spend a lot of money on developing formal training programs and learning content for their leaders, one recent study conducted at UConn discovered that an estimated 70% to more than 90% of a supervisor’s training and professional development occur outside these formal structures.  

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Engaging Learners with Edutainment

Yesterday’s post outlined what edutainment in the workplace is and some potential problems it prompts as a stand-alone training strategy. Here’s more information about how you can incorporate edutainment into your training strategy so that it’s both engaging and effective.

Understanding Vocational Learning and the New Workforce (Part 1)

In his State of the Union Address in January, President Trump said, “… let us invest in workforce development and job training. Let us open great vocational schools so our future workers can learn a craft and realize their full potential.” And since then, a lot of experts in politics, higher education, and the U.S. […]

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Apprenticeship Booming in Switzerland–Will It Boom for You?

There are many ways for employers and employees to mutually benefit from employee development. These can range from unpaid internships—where students spend a semester or a summer in the office of a business, to training programs—where existing employees are giving periodic training in specific topics—to something more in-depth: apprenticeship programs. As described by the Department […]