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Engineering, Science, & Management War Training (ESMWT)
Before and during World War II, the Engineering, Science, & Management War Training program was developed to train and prepare individuals for professional careers, in the fields of defense for the country. The regular educational training did not produce enough engineers or scientists for the nation, so the ESMWT program implemented shorter college level courses that provided the students specialized training to enter the workforce (Armsby, 1946).
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Job Instruction Training (JIT)
During World War II the need for more efficient training became a necessity. The goal of JIT was to train new supervisors with skills of instructing workers as fast as possible. JIT provided step-by-step job instruction from already experienced and skilled workers. The experienced worker described, demonstrated, and allowed the new employee to demonstrate the task ("Workforce Learning", 2008).
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American Society for Training and Development now ATD
The American Society for Training and Development is a non-profit organization that includes several organizations that provide training and skill development for organizations. The organization was formed to assist in continuing the professional development and growth of professionals ("Association For Talent Development", 2016).
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The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944- GI Bill of Rights
After World War II, veterans of the war were allowed to begin or continue their education with funding providing to cover tuition and other fees. The bill was created to help veterans after WWII, and it did just that. This bill also provided low-interest rate mortgages ("U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs", 2013).
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Human Relations Training
Human relations training was developed to help improve interpersonal communications, performance and productivity of employees, and most important, employee satisfaction. For businesses to strive during these times in the economy, the workplace needed to flow smoothly and operate successfully ("Reference For Business", n.d.).
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Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962
The Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962, enacted during a time where the country should have been thriving after the war, and prosperity was high, but the unemployment rate was higher and not decreasing. President Kennedy drafted this bill to train and retrain individuals who were lacking experience in the workforce in areas like technology (Kremen, 1974).
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Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
During the "War on Poverty", to attempt to find out the issue behind the poverty in the Nation the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was developed to provide adult education programs, job training skills, and loans to small business owners. These opportunities were made available in an attempt to boost the economy and provide all citizens an opportunity to prosper (Rose, 1991).
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Professional Development Manual for Trainers
This manual was created to assist organizations in developing training programs and trainers within their organization. There was a need for instructors to know how to train and develop others in the company effectively ("Reference For Business", n.d.).
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The 70:20:10 Model for Learning and Development
This model was designed to provide organizations with a guide of how to train employees and see the most effect results from the training and development programs. 70% of the model is on-the-job and hands-on training. This model allows employees to develop a clear understanding of the process at the same time work with experienced members of the organizations serving as mentors ("Training Industry", n.d.).
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Workforce Investment Act of 1998
State and local workforce development programs invested in activities that helped provide additional training to the workforce. This extra training assisted in reducing dependency on welfare, by increasing worker retention and increasing the earnings of employees (Unites States Department of Labor, 1998).
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eLearning
eLearning is a more convenient and effect way for working individuals to continue education and increase job performance skills. Some organizations use eLearning programs to allow employees to develop their professional skills, some at their pace, and some learning is required for continued job placement and growth ("Elearning Nc", 2016).
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