CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS Clause Samples
The Career Development Funds clause establishes provisions for allocating financial resources to support the professional growth and skill enhancement of employees. Typically, this clause outlines the types of activities or programs eligible for funding, such as training courses, certifications, or conferences, and may specify application procedures or annual limits. Its core function is to ensure that employees have access to opportunities for career advancement, thereby fostering workforce development and helping the organization maintain a skilled and competitive staff.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS a) The University shall make an annual commitment of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to be administered by the Joint Committee on Training and Development. At the conclusion of each fiscal year an accounting of expenditures will be provided to the Union. The unspent balance at the end of any fiscal year may be carried forward to the following year, provided the total funds unspent at any time do not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00).
b) In addition to (a) above, Vancouver Island University will contribute sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00) to the training fund for the 2006/07 budget year and effective 2007/08 will also contribute, on an ongoing basis, one percent (1%) of CUPE payroll gross earnings to the fund.
c) The Committee shall operate as follows:
i) The Committee shall report in writing to the parties in November and May.
ii) All decisions of the Committee shall be by consensus.
iii) Expenditures made from the funds shall be approved by the Committee prior to implementation. Cost center reports shall be provided to the Committee members monthly.
iv) Courses paid for by the fund shall be attended by CUPE members first. Approval to attend shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the event vacancies are available after CUPE registrations close, other Vancouver Island University employees may attend providing they pay fees set by the Committee.
v) The Employer shall pay all fees and expenses for courses requested by the Employer.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS a) The University-College shall make an annual commitment of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to be administered by the Joint Committee on Training and Development. At the conclusion of each fiscal year an accounting of expenditures will be provided to the Union. The unspent balance at the end of any fiscal year may be carried forward to the following year, provided the total funds unspent at any time do not exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
b) In addition to (a) above, Malaspina University-College will contribute sixteen thousand dollars ($16, 000) to the training fund for the 2006/07 budget year and effective 2007/08 will also contribute, on an ongoing basis, one percent (1%) of CUPE payroll gross earnings to the fund.
c) The Committee shall operate as follows:
i) The Committee shall report in writing to the parties in January and May.
ii) All decisions of the Committee shall be by consensus.
iii) Expenditures made from the funds shall be approved by the Committee prior to implementation. Cost center reports shall be provided to the Committee members monthly.
iv) Courses paid for by the fund shall be attended by CUPE members first. In the event vacancies are available after CUPE registrations close, other Malaspina University-College employees may attend providing they pay fees set by the Committee.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. During the term of this 2015-2018 MOU, Management agrees to provide an appropriation of $10,000 for a total of $120,000 to the Personnel Department for the exclusive purpose of funding training programs for members of this Unit. (*Note: the fund currently has $110,000 available for use). Any training proposed must be of direct value to the City and will provide special knowledge and skills to the trainee which cannot be provided through other available in-service programs. The parties agree to reopen this Article on or after July 1, 2016 to determine whether additional funding is available for training for this Unit.
A. Unit Responsibilities
1. Identify the career development needs of the Unit members.
2. Propose training programs to meet those needs.
3. Assist the Personnel Department in developing a career counseling program for Unit members.
4. Disseminate information on available programs to Unit members.
B. Management Responsibilities
1. Consult with Unit representatives in developing training proposals.
2. Approve all training programs.
3. Coordinate the administration of all training programs.
4. Administer the training funds.
5. Provide career counseling to Unit members.
C. It is understood by both parties that:
1. Programs will be designed for maximum participation, but not all members of the Unit may be able to participate in training;
2. Cost of training will include, but not be limited to, instructor fees, training aids and materials, training site rentals, and other training-related costs;
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. During the term of this MOU, Management agrees to provide an appropriation of $120,000 to the Personnel Department for the exclusive purpose of funding training programs for members of this Unit. Any training proposed must be of direct value to the City and will provide special knowledge and skills to the trainee which cannot be provided through other available in-service programs. The parties agree to reopen this Article on or after July 1, 2010 to determine whether additional funding is available for training for this Unit.
A. Unit Responsibilities
1. Identify the career development needs of the Unit members.
2. Propose training programs to meet those needs.
3. Assist the Personnel Department in developing a career counseling program for Unit members.
4. Disseminate information on available programs to Unit members.
B. Management Responsibilities
1. Consult with Unit representatives in developing training proposals.
2. Approve all training programs.
3. Coordinate the administration of all training programs.
4. Administer the training funds.
5. Provide career counseling to Unit members.
C. It is understood by both parties that:
1. Programs will be designed for maximum participation, but not all members of the Unit may be able to participate in training;
2. Cost of training will include, but not be limited to, instructor fees, training aids and materials, training site rentals, and other training-related costs;
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. The University-College shall make an annual commitment of $10,000 to be administered by the Joint Committee on Education and Training. At the conclusion of each fiscal year an accounting of expenditures will be provided to the Union. The unspent balance at the end of any fiscal year may be carried forward to the following year, provided the total funds unspent at any time do not exceed $20,000. The Committee shall operate as follows:
a) The Committee shall report in writing to the parties in January and May.
b) All decisions of the Committee shall be by consensus.
c) Expenditures made from the funds shall be approved by the Committee prior to implementation. Cost center reports shall be provided to the Committee members monthly.
d) Courses paid for by the fund shall be attended by CUPE members first. In the event vacancies are available after CUPE registrations close, other Malaspina University-College employees may attend providing they pay fees set by the Committee.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS. During the term of this MOU, Management agrees to provide an appropriation of $120,000 to the Personnel Department for the exclusive purpose of funding training programs for members of this Unit. Any training proposed must be of direct value to the City and will provide special knowledge and skills to the trainee which cannot be provided through other available in-service programs.