Training and Development Specialists
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
Tasks Include:
- Keep up with developments in area of expertise by reading current journals, books, or magazine articles.
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Schedule classes based on availability of classrooms, equipment, or instructors.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
- Attend meetings or seminars to obtain information for use in training programs or to inform management of training program status.
- Coordinate recruitment and placement of training program participants.
- Evaluate training materials prepared by instructors, such as outlines, text, or handouts.
- Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +7.0%
National: +11.5%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$64,340.00
State
$71,820.00
Regional
