on-the-job
adjective
: of, relating to, or being something (such as training or experience) learned, gained, or done while working at a job
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Williams’ death has never been publicly reported and there are no records of on-the-job investigations at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or the state Department of Public Health and Environment.
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Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
This could be through case studies, simulations, or even on-the-job assignments that require learners to put new skills into practice immediately.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Technical and on-the-job training will provide preparation for the work.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
By providing on-the-job training, employers can tap into a wider talent pool.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
This could be through case studies, simulations, or even on-the-job assignments that require learners to put new skills into practice immediately.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Technical and on-the-job training will provide preparation for the work.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
By providing on-the-job training, employers can tap into a wider talent pool.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“On-the-job.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-the-job. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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