EDUCATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. NEA and NEASO share the goal of maximizing the contribution of all employees to fulfill the Mission of NEA. The primary purpose of a comprehensive education, development, and learning program is to assure the highest quality service to our clients/affiliates. Growth and development is expected of all employees and can come through various means both formal and informal. It is expected that every employee will take initiative to learn, and to continuously expand his/her work-related capacity to contribute to the achievement of the Strategic Plan. Similarly, learning and development must be given full consideration by groups and teams in their planning processes. NEA agrees that training and other endeavors that promote the development of employee skills and knowledge will require time and financial support and agrees to provide such resources as provided in this Agreement. In support of individual and group initiative toward education, development and learning, NEA will xxxxxx a work environment encouraging professional development and job enrichment, where growth and capacity building are considered essential elements of work. NEASO will encourage the personal involvement of its members and will work collaboratively with NEA in the needs assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of a multifaceted education, development and learning program. The organizational purposes of such a program are four-fold: to enhance employee skills and knowledge; to broaden employees' understanding of the work of NEA; to improve individual, team, and organization-wide efforts to develop effective programs; and, to advance change efforts. NEA and NEASO expect that as employees augment their own capacities, they may improve their career options within the organization. The program described below represents a comprehensive approach to implementing these concepts.
EDUCATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT. 40.01 The Employer supports staff development and will assist with job-related education for Permanent Regular Employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities that will enhance their job performance capabilities and improve their opportunities for advancement within the organization.
