Education and training in the workplace: Social work interventions in the private sector

Employment and training is becoming more critical than ever for success in the workplace. Faced with increased global competition, emphasis is being p laced all the quality of a workforce particularly with regard to creating m ore flexible approaches and ensuring quality goods and services. This artic le reviews the participation of the University of Michigan School of Social Work with joint union-management teams in two innovative auto industry edu cation/training programs. The author explores the organizational context an d the specific challenges involved in working in the workplace as a "host" setting. Lessons learned from this experience re discussed along with the b roader implications for social work and income adequacy.