Reflection of Past Trainings

During my construction internships I had the opportunity of doing multiple types of safety training. Both in class and outside on the field. I found these safety training courses were especially helpful. These sessions covered essential safety protocols, and the hands-on simulations made the lessons engaging and directly connected to the work I was doing on-site. This approach to training focusing on real-world relevance and active practice really helped me remember the information and feel better prepared. From the lectures, I learned that effective training is based on skills that can be applied immediately and a clear link to job tasks, which really stood out in these safety sessions. Knowing I could put what I learned to use right away boosted my confidence and ability in a high-risk environment, I think this helps reinforce how valuable targeted training can be.

On the other hand, a training I experienced while working as a night stocker at Nike didn’t feel very helpful. In that role, I had to learn about the company’s history and major milestones. While it was interesting, this information didn’t relate to my daily tasks and felt unnecessary, especially since I left the job after four months. This experience showed me that onboarding works best when it’s matched to the role and job tasks, as the readings highlighted. The lack of immediate relevance made this training feel like a missed opportunity to focus on skills I actually needed. I feel like if I worked during the day as a sales associate this training could have been more valuable.

 These two experiences taught me that the best training is grounded in practical skills that are useful right away, providing clear and real benefits for the learner.

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