Evolution of the Training Profession

Industrial Revolution

Jan 19, 1800

1760-1840 Industrial revolution. Utilizing low cost labor to perform job tasks. Leads to the creation of labor laws and labor unions to protect children and workers rights. Easter Illinois University. (n,d). Childhood lost: Child labor during the industrial revolution. Retrieved from http://www.eiu.edu/eiutps/childhood.php Photo credit, (n,d). [Child labor, textile manufactring]. Retrieved from http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/06/06/article-0-1A2E8593000005DC-112_468x478.jpg

Brooklyn Bridge

Jan 1, 1865

New concrete and steel cable manufacturing techniques drive increased need for education and training for construction workers. New construction techniques allow larger and ambitious projects such as the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. Photo credit (N/A). [Brooklyn Bridge]. Retrieved from http://media.photobucket.com/user/d4rkn35d3vil/media/New%20York%20Cool/mm.jpg.html?filters[term]=brooklyn bridge&filters[primary]=images&filters[secondary]=videos&sort=1&o=17

AET 570 Evolution of the Training Profession

Period: Jan 1, 1870 to Jan 1, 2017

Significant Developments in Education and Training of Adults Photo credit, (N/A). [Rosie the Riveter]. Retrieved from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/293930313149774444/

Industrial Training for Steel Making

Jan 19, 1890

To complete the creation of the Ferris wheel for the Chicago world fair employees of steel mills required training on how to make the alloy of steel that would support the structure. Photo credit, (N/A). [Original Ferris Wheel]. Retrieved from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Chicago-ferris-wheel.jpg

World War I

Jan 19, 1915

The world at war creates training needs to support the defense industries Photo credit, (N/A). [WW1 Tank Assembly Line]. Retrieved from https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Technika_%C4%8Ceskoslovensk%C3%A9_arm%C3%A1dy.jpg

Depression Era Job Training

Jan 19, 1930

Prior to World War 2, Community College job training for drafting. Government works projects were implemented by Presidential order to build up infrastructure, employ people and get the economy moving forward. Photo credit, (N/A). [Drafting class at Fullerton College]. Retrieved from http://libraryfchistory.fullcoll.edu/photos.php?image_id=237

World War II

Jan 19, 1942

With many men off to fight in World War II, the American manufacturing workforce was depleted. Women and others were recruited to help support the war efforts manufacturing needs. New training methods needed to cater to those with little prior experience. Photo credit, (N/A). [Women working on drill press line]. Retrieved from http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2015/10/Women-working-in-aircraft-assembly-factory.jpg

Teaching Technology

Jan 19, 1960

Teaching machines first developed. The machines automated the collection of test responses of exam questions. Company training programs could utilize standardized tests and use these testing machines to collect the answers of employees in a timelier manner. Testing machines allowed companies to collect feedback evaluation data of large groups of employees. Photo credit, (N/A). [Testing machine]. Retrieved from http://nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/history/pressey.jpg

Technology Training Needs Increase for Business

Jan 19, 1970

Numerical Controlled machinery replacing manually controlled machining tasks. Industry specific training becomes commonplace for employees to learn how to run new technology equipment that will constant change and require additional training. Photo credit, (N/A). [Numerical Control Horizontal Mill]. Retrieved from http://www.cnccookbook.com/img/OthersProjects/Machines/Milwaukee-Matic-II-FirstToolChanger.jpg

Electronic Workstations for Training

Jan 19, 1980

Computer labs to run software utilized for basic skills and industry specific software applications are offered at schools around the world by the mid 80's. Photo credit, (N/A). [Modern day educational computer lab]. Retrieved from http://www.compview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/CS_DP_UofWa_2.jpg

E-Learning Becomes Available

May 19, 1990

E Learning opportunities allow training to be delivered to those in remote locations. Utilization of bulletin board discussion features allows instant feedback for correspondence education making such learning more synchronous. Photo credit, (N/A). [E-Learning illustration]. Retrieved from http://www.translation-source.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/elearning1.jpg

E-Learning Benefits from WEB 2.0

Jan 19, 2005

WEB 2.0 adds new functions and capabilities for E -learning applications. Photo credit, (N/A). [Web 2.0 illustration]. Retrieved from http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CHVEDKZD0z8/UNQ443aarvI/AAAAAAAAAKM/_yMjkbfKl3Q/s1600/web%2B2.0.png