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On-the-Job Learning
On-the-job learning refers to two kinds of training:
- Training for employees to help them upgrade their skills.
- Training for students/other people who wish to gain workplace experience.
Specialized Training - programs offered by employers and/or unions to help people upgrade their workplace skills. Specialized training programs can include classroom study, workshops, or self-study programs.
To find out if your employer or union offers specialized training, check with:
- Directory of labour organizations in Canada
- Your human resources or personnel department.
Coaching / Mentoring - If you're interested in higher performance in your job, you may look for a coach or mentor who can help you achieve your goals. Coaching/mentoring is an activity in which a manager/experienced employee takes a less-experienced worker "under his/her wing." The activity can be:
- Formal-organized by the employer; or
- Informal-two employees agree to have a coaching/mentoring relationship.
To find out about coaching/mentoring possibilities in your workplace, check with your human resources/personnel department.
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