(1)  college courses

(2)  computer software programs

(3)  television/distance education

(4)  relevant books/journals

(5)  structured on-the-job training

(6)  job sponsored seminars/workshops

(7)  job rotational assignments

(8)  internships

(9)  workplace meetings

(10)  sales (and other types of) presentations

(11)  professional societies

(12)  special projects

(13)  interviews of personnel/training specialists

(14)  networking

(15)  researching career/educational options

(16)  participating in work-related organizations

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