Canadian Society for Training & Development

Pakistan Funding for Technical Training

As a major tool to improve the economy of the country, the government of Pakistan has made the provision of technical education a high priority. Funding for the set-up of 105 more polytechnic institutes will occur at a cost of Rs 7,790 million (130 million US dollars). Learn more.

Israel Spends High Percentage of GDP on Education

In relation to their Gross Domestic Product, Israel spends a greater percentage, 8.6%, on education than most developed countries. In contrast, because of the relatively large number of students in Israel's education system, per-student expenditures are relatively low. Learn more.

Free PCs to Encourage E-Learning

UK’s Royal Mail has delivered 22,000 home PCs to postal workers in a joint e-learning venture with Futuremedia. Although not obliged to use their PCs for skills training, workers and their families have access to a set of e-learning courses. Learn more.

Training via Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)

CMCC opened its new, $30 million teaching facility for chiropractic education and research. The 150,000 square foot building houses expanded patient clinic as well as a laboratory and teaching facilities.

New Air Force Training Program

Officers at the Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany have access to a new online mentoring and learning program. Field-grade and general officers can counsel and help to professionally develop junior officers on a one-on-one basis. Learn more.

Study about Training Outsourcing

KnowledgePlanet’s new research study, conducted by IDC and Bersin & Associates, offers evidence of the training outsourcing trend. 31 percent cost savings, 25 percent staff savings and an increase in corporate training outsourcing are some of the key findings.

Playful Learning at Stanford

Stanford University’s "Power of Play" explores how play-based learning can enhance creativity, innovation and productivity. Speakers include Bob Sutton, professor of management science and engineering and author of "Weird Ideas that Work" and "The Knowing-Doing Gap", Stuart Brown, founder of the Institute for Play, and Richard Tait, co-founder of game and puzzle creator Cranium Inc. Learn more.

New E-Learning Facility In Ireland

Ireland’s National Centre for Education and Learning Technologies was opened at the National College of Dublin's IFSC. It will support e-learning research and development and the development of specialist technology for the wider education sector. Learn more.

USA National Training Awards

The 2004 USA National Training Awards, supported by Investors in People, Learn Direct, the Learning and Skills Council, Skills for Business and Henley Management College announced that manufacturing has the second highest number of finalists of any industry sector. Finalists from the manufacturing sector include: Toyota; Lever Faberge HPCE; Bentley Motors; Rhodia Pharma Solutions; Walkers Snack Foods; Cadbury Trebor Bassett; Oxford Instruments Superconductivity; BP Chemicals; Samworth Brothers - Ginsters; The Kerrygold Company Ltd and Reckitt Benckiser. Learn more.

Emotional Intelligence Makes Diversity Work

Mark Slaski, senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, states that emotional intelligence is key to getting the most out of a diverse workforce. Employees who have developed emotional intelligence are more receptive to making diversity effective. Learn more.