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An additional unit will be offered providing at least fifty percent (50%) of those employees requiring continuing education for recertification, take the first unit of continuing education. 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The determination of whether a particular continuing education program is related to an employee's current job classification shall be made by the Employer. Further, if the Employer provides an internal continuing education program which is similar to the program requested by the employee, he/she/they shall be required to attend the internal program. If the program is taken virtually, the employee need not take the course in a Kaiser facility.\n(b) The employee must submit a written request to attend the continuing education program at least eight (8) weeks in advance for employees scheduled to see patients and at least four (4) weeks in advance for all other employees, and/or through the processes identified in Article 13 Section 3 during the annual VPTO scheduling period. Consideration for approval shall be given when courses are offered with shorter notice, provided staffing needs are met.\n(c) The program must be offered by an accredited educational institution or professional organization which is recognized by the Employer. Some of the CEU benefit may, with consultation of the employee, be suggested by the supervisor for a class that management deems appropriate for the individual to attend.\n(d) The employee must successfully complete the program as certified by an official report, transcript, or other proof of attendance from the institution in which the program was taken.\n(e) When the above conditions are met, the employee shall be reimbursed for any educationally related software, books and journals related to the employee's job and/or be reimbursed for any tuition fees, books and travel expenses directly associated with the continuing education program, up to the expense limits identified in this Section, and subject to verification of expenses. It is expressly understood and agreed annual paid days can be used for travel time as well as for class attendance if either occurs during normal working hours, even if on a non- working day.\n(f) Annual paid days and expense allowance shall be credited to the employee on his/her/their anniversary date as a regular employee. Annual paid days and expense allowance for continuing education which is not used in the anniversary year earned may carry over to the next year. In no event may an employee accumulate more than twice his or her annual paid days. It is expressly understood that \"paid expenses\" can be used for all travel expenses to include overnight accommodations and transportation.\n(g) Employees may use the continuing education expense allowance for programs taken during either working or non-working hours. In no event shall more than one educational benefit apply toward the same program. For example, an employee may not use continuing education expense allowance and tuition reimbursement for the same program.\n(h) An eligible regular employee shall be granted continuing education allowance based upon his/her/their length of service as set forth below: Completed Years Annual Maximum Annual Maximum of Service Paid Days Paid Expenses 1 1 $158.40", "samples": [{"hash": "ahqcd8Ph1M1", "uri": "/contracts/ahqcd8Ph1M1#continuing-education-programs", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 23.3052711487, "published": true}, {"hash": "8w0aRAvFZ4I", "uri": "/contracts/8w0aRAvFZ4I#continuing-education-programs", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 23.1478443146, "published": true}], "hash": "a4119a5174c203b7779b749a8846019e", "id": 2}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "bargaining-unit-members", "type": "clause", "offset": [4, 27]}, {"key": "will-be-given", "type": "clause", "offset": [163, 176]}, {"key": "other-applicants", "type": "clause", "offset": [193, 209]}, {"key": "professional-background", "type": "clause", "offset": [219, 242]}, {"key": "continuing-education-teachers", "type": "clause", "offset": [279, 308]}, {"key": "summer-school-teachers", "type": "clause", "offset": [358, 380]}], "size": 6, "snippet": "The bargaining unit members should be informed of Continuing Education vacancies. In employing teachers for Continuing Education programs, bargaining unit members will be given preference over other applicants of equal professional background. Bargaining unit members serving as Continuing Education teachers shall receive Bargaining unit members serving as summer school teachers shall receive $37.98 per hour in 2014-15, $39.01 per hour in 2015-16, $40.11 per hour in 2016-17 and $41.27 per hour in 2017-18.", "samples": [{"hash": "dqDNInKXGkw", "uri": "/contracts/dqDNInKXGkw#continuing-education-programs", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 20.7905540466, "published": true}, {"hash": "25TrHmZZf24", "uri": "/contracts/25TrHmZZf24#continuing-education-programs", "label": "Collective Bargaining Agreement", "score": 19.3942508698, "published": true}], "hash": "ea666c2c86d9a729bc05ef0ed1af9ab8", "id": 3}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "agreement-to", "type": "clause", "offset": [77, 89]}, {"key": "service-programs", "type": "definition", "offset": [100, 116]}, {"key": "off-duty-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [197, 210]}, {"key": "time-spent", "type": "clause", "offset": [240, 250]}, {"key": "pursuant-to-this-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [267, 293]}, {"key": "working-times", "type": "clause", "offset": [362, 375]}, {"key": "participates-in", "type": "definition", "offset": [488, 503]}, {"key": "the-union-and-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [571, 588]}, {"key": "required-to-attend", "type": "clause", "offset": [674, 692]}, {"key": "reasonable-expenses", "type": "clause", "offset": [812, 831]}, {"key": "loss-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [899, 906]}, {"key": "regular-earnings", "type": "definition", "offset": [907, 923]}, {"key": "act-in-good-faith", "type": "clause", "offset": [1067, 1084]}], "size": 2, "snippet": "26.01 It is recognized that the Hospital may require a Nurse covered by this Agreement to attend in-service programs. A Nurse who attends an in- service program at the direction of the Hospital on off duty time shall be compensated for the time spent in such program pursuant to this Agreement and the FLSA. A Nurse attending an in-service program during normal working times shall not lose compensation. The Hospital may, but shall not be required to, compensate a Nurse who voluntarily participates in an in- service program not at the direction of the Hospital.\n26.02 The Union and the Hospital recognize the need for continuing education programs. A Nurse authorized or required to attend a conference, class, workshop, program, and other educational gathering away from the Hospital shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for food, lodging, travel, or mileage and fees and shall suffer no loss of regular earnings. 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The curriculum is designed to give students a firm foundation in liberal arts and business concepts as well as in the practical and theoretical aspects of accounting principles. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have acquired skills in the major subject areas of accounting; finance, information systems, management, taxation, and auditing. 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The curriculum is designed to give students a firm foundation in liberal arts and business concepts as well as in the practical and theoretical aspects of accounting principles. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have acquired skills in the major subject areas of accounting; finance, information systems, management, taxation, and auditing. 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Requests for attendance at programs outside the Employer's facility must be made thirty (30) days in advance in writing to the immediate supervisor who in consultation withthe Administrator will determine approval. The reimbursement of course fees and travel expenses associated with the attendance at specified training programs outside the Employer'sfacility will be determined by Nursing Administration and will be confirmed in writing in advance of the nurse's attendance at such program.", "samples": [{"hash": "8VjcW6tokQT", "uri": "/contracts/8VjcW6tokQT#continuing-education-programs", "label": "Employment Agreement", "score": 20.4182071686, "published": true}], "hash": "9314729153a1c50cc991ef1e2ac9f6bb", "id": 8}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "all-programs", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 12]}, {"key": "the-office", "type": "clause", "offset": [47, 57]}, {"key": "continuing-education", "type": "definition", "offset": [61, 81]}], "size": 1, "snippet": "All programs and courses administrated through the office of Continuing Education.", "samples": [{"hash": "a5qFJFBg1qf", "uri": "/contracts/a5qFJFBg1qf#continuing-education-programs", "label": "Collective Agreement", "score": 19.1505813599, 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