Common use of TRAINEE PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

TRAINEE PROGRAM. The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Training Program for progression to the Special Effects Technician classification contained herein. Due to the unique nature of the Special Effects Technician Classification, such trainees will be required to complete a progressive training program designed to provide the trainees with a solid understanding of all aspects of the show operations. The trainees will be evaluated at the end of each progressive period as outlined below. The Special Effects Technicians shall have input into each evaluation. If it is determined by the Entertainment Department that the trainee is progressing satisfactorily, then he/she shall progress to the wage rate increase for the next phase of the training period. The rates for the training period shall end at the 391 - 520 working day rate as defined herein. Such trainees shall remain at this rate of pay until such time as he/she obtains their theatrical operator license, at which time the trainee shall progress to the Special Effects Technician rate contained in Article 21 (b). If during any period of the training program, the trainee, in the opinion of the Entertainment Department, does not demonstrate the growth potential or the requisite skills required to become a Special Effects Technician, such trainees shall be dropped from the trainee program.

TRAINEE PROGRAM. The Employer and the Union agree to establish a Training Program for progression to the Special Effects Technician classification contained herein. Due to the unique nature of the Special Effects Technician Classification, such trainees will be required to complete a progressive training program designed to provide the trainees with a solid understanding of all aspects of the show operations. The trainees will be evaluated at the end of each progressive period as outlined below. The Special Effects Technicians shall have input into each evaluation. If it is determined by the Entertainment Department that the trainee is progressing satisfactorily, then he/she the trainee shall progress to the wage rate increase for the next phase of the training period. The rates for the training period shall end at the 391 - 520 working day rate as defined herein. Such trainees shall remain at this rate of pay until such time as he/she the trainee obtains their theatrical operator license, at which time the trainee shall progress to the Special Effects Technician rate contained in Article 21 (b). If during any period of the training program, the trainee, in the opinion of the Entertainment Department, does not demonstrate the growth potential or the requisite skills required to become a Special Effects Technician, such trainees shall be dropped from the trainee program.