Common use of EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT Clause in Contracts

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT. (A) Full-time employees and employees regularly scheduled to work twenty (20) or more hours per week will be eligible for assistance for tuition, required fees, and books up to $2,000 per year for educational coursework under the following circumstances: 1. An employee must be employed by Allina for a period of six months before the employee is eligible for the reimbursement. 2. The employee must sign an agreement indicating they will remain employed within Allina for 12 consecutive months after completing their course or sequence of studies, and must work 0.5 FTE or above during the 12 month period. 3. An employee may receive advance payment of amounts provided for tuition. The employee shall repay the amount advanced if the course is not satisfactorily completed or to the extent that they do not continue to work or make themselves available to return to work within Allina for at least twelve (12) months after the completion of the educational unit. 4. An employee may use up to $500 per year of the $2,000 for workshop or certifications provided that the coursework is related to employment opportunities within Allina. Money used for workshops or certifications do not have to be repaid. (B) Any education required by the Hospital subsequent to employment shall be provided during hours compensated pursuant to the Agreement and with the expense thereof paid by the Hospital.