The document responds to the recognized need for a central source of statistical and general information regarding Federal training activities. The report is divided into four major sections. Part one summarizes statistical data regarding the volume, types, sources, and costs of training provided to Federal employees during Fiscal Year 1973. The main emphasis is on broad trends in training activity and the changes that occurred in those trends. Part two provides narrative highlights of agency training activities that are behind the statistics and illustrate agency activities in support of congressional and executive mandates and important issues in the public sector. Part three presents the responsibilities of the Civil Service Commmssion in the area of training and the activities undertaken to carry out those responsibilities. Part four presents summary tables of statistical information received from Federal agencies, upon which much of the analysis in the report is based. (Author)