Agency-based informal training and supervision (informal agency orientation, 69% (9 CMPS) shadowing, mentoring, one-on-one observation) Informal information-sharing (informal discussion of work-related issues among 62% (8 CMPS) practitioners on and off the job) Specialized workshops or trainings sponsored by independent training centers 46% (6 CMPS) and consultant companies The least frequently mentioned training processes (mentioned by 3 or less CMP coordinators) included university-based distance learning and certificate programs (see Table 9 below). Table 9: Advocate Survey - Most Frequently Mentioned Training Processes (42 Advocate Responses Training Process Percent Agency-based informal training and supervision (informal agency orientation, 44% shadowing, mentoring, one-on-one observation) Informal information-sharing (informal discussion of work-related issues among 43% practitioners on and off the job) Agency-sponsored formal training (formal orientation, agency in-service 36% program) Specialized workshops or trainings sponsored by independent training centers 29% and consultant companies While certificate programs was one of the least frequently mentioned training processes by coordinators, 31% of advocates did mention these programs as a training process in their counties. Advocates also mentioned using learning resources (e.g., journals, newsletters, videos, etc.) that indicate they may also be doing additional independent work toward continued training and professional development. The least frequently mentioned areas by advocates (less than 10%) included university-based distance learning programs and association-sponsored conferences.
Agency-based informal training and supervision (informal agency orientation, shadowing, mentoring, one-on-one observation) 69% (9 CMPS) Informal information-sharing (informal discussion of work-related issues among practitioners on and off the job) 62% (8 CMPS) Specialized workshops or trainings sponsored by independent training centers and consultant companies 46% (6 CMPS) The least frequently mentioned training processes (mentioned by 3 or less CMP coordinators) included university-based distance learning and certificate programs (see Table 9 below). Table 9: Advocate Survey - Most Frequently Mentioned Training Processes (42 Advocate Responses Training Process Percent Agency-based informal training and supervision (informal agency orientation, shadowing, mentoring, one-on-one observation) 44% Informal information-sharing (informal discussion of work-related issues among practitioners on and off the job) 43% Agency-sponsored formal training (formal orientation, agency in-service program) 36% Specialized workshops or trainings sponsored by independent training centers and consultant companies 29% While certificate programs was one of the least frequently mentioned training processes by coordinators, 31% of advocates did mention these programs as a training process in their counties. Advocates also mentioned using learning resources (e.g., journals, newsletters, videos, etc.) that indicate they may also be doing additional independent work toward continued training and professional development. The least frequently mentioned areas by advocates (less than 10%) included university-based distance learning programs and association-sponsored conferences.
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