Workplace Training

Workplace training is important in today's knowledge-based economy. Workplace training is necessary to help employees develop and use the skills they need to adapt to changing workplace needs, to promote innovation and to help employers remain competitive in the global marketplace.

• Types of workplace training

• Methods of workplace training

• Workplace training needs assessment

• Links to workplace training resources and providers

Types of Workplace Training

There are many types of training available. Some of these include:

• Orientation

• Apprenticeship

• Industry specific

• Health and safety

• Essential skills

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Methods of Workplace Training

There are a wide variety of methods available to support workplace training. Some of these include:

• Mentoring and coaching

• Classroom

• On the job training

• Video conferencing & collaborative tools

• Virtual groups and event calls

• Business television (BTV)

• E-Learning & web-based training

• Learning management systems (LMS)

• Electronic performance support systems (EPSS)

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Workplace training needs analysis

Employers should undertake a training needs analysis in order to ensure they are implementing effective and timely workplace training initiatives.

• Training Needs Assessment

• Training Needs Checklist

• How to Identify Essential Skills ?

• Performance Management

Effective workplace training initiatives also require a thorough understanding of learning concepts and styles.

• Continuous Learning

• Organizational Learning

• Adult Learning

• Knowledge management

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Links to workplace training resources and providers

Provincial

• Labour Relations Agency – Programs and Services

• Distributed Learning Service-College of the North Atlantic

• MUN - Lifelong Learning/Professional Development

• Workplace Education Newfoundland and Labrador

Other sites and resources

• Essential Skills & Workplace Literacy Initiative

• emerit – Tourism Training

• Employer Sponsored Training Program

• Importance of Workplace Training

• Workplace Skills Strategy

• Workplace Training Providers in Canada

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