Common use of Approved Training Courses Clause in Contracts

Approved Training Courses. Where the University determines it is of mutual benefit to the employee and the University for an employee to take a course to improve or upgrade skills in the trade, permission for such a course will be granted. While recognizing the need on occasion to provide training on a selective basis, such courses will generally be offered to employees in the appropriate union on the basis of seniority. If the course is during the employee’s normal working hours, a leave of absence with pay will be granted. On successful completion of such a course, the employee shall be reimbursed for tuition fees, cost of materials and course manuals, etc., and any other reasonable expenses.