Training/Professional Development. 4.4.1 The parties recognize the value of training and professional development for present and future needs of TVO and its employees. The employer agrees to provide employees in the bargaining unit with opportunities to participate in training that will broaden employees’ skills, enhance levels of performance, support career development and contribute to the achievement of TVO’s goals and objectives.
Training/Professional Development. Employees are entitled to receive 40 hours (pro rata for part timers) relevant training / professional development each year. This is to be used for mandatory in-house training, conferences, professional seminars, including fulfilling teacher registration requirements and the like approved by the employer and directly related to the employee’s work; or agreed between the employer and employee during the appraisal process. This does not apply to Employment Relations Education Leave, which shall be administered in accordance with the Employment Relations Xxx 0000.
Training/Professional Development. The City and MEA agree that education and training may enhance an employee’s job performance and prepare the employee for career advancement within the City. To that end, the City and MEA encourage employees to take advantage of City-sponsored training and professional development programs and the tuition reimbursement program (Section 3.03), which provides a financial incentive for the employee to take courses on his/her own time. Training/professional development courses covered by this section do not need to be provided by an accredited college or university. Requests for training/professional development shall be submitted to the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee, with a copy of the request being submitted to the employee’s Department Head. The Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee, will meet with the employee’s Department Head to determine whether or not the request for training/professional development will enhance the employee’s job performance or prepare the employee for career advancement within the City. The Director of Human Resources, or his/her designee, shall make the final determination regarding whether or not the requested course would enhance the employee’s job performance and/or prepare the employee for career advancement with the City. In any fiscal year during the term of this MOU, employees are entitled to take one training or professional development course for which it has been determined that the course will either enhance the employee’s job performance or prepare the employee for career advancement within the City, with the course to be scheduled at the Department’s convenience during work hours, either on or off-site. The cost of an off-site training course shall not exceed $100 unless the employee’s Department is willing to cover the additional costs associated with the training through funds allocated to the Department’s training budget. The cost of courses provided on-site by the City shall be paid by the City. MEA employees are eligible to participate in Santa Xxxxxx Institute (SMI) classes, which are published on the City’s Intranet. If an employee wishes to take a training or professional development course that is only available either during a work shift or on a work day that the employee is not regularly scheduled to work, reasonable efforts will be made to temporarily change the employee’s work schedule so that he/she can take the training course during work hours. The City, however, will be und...
Training/Professional Development. GENERAL PROVISIONS The Employer and the Union recognize the value and benefit of education and training designed to enhance employees’ abilities to perform their job duties and contribute their professional development. MANDATORY TRAINING Employees are required to complete mandatory training courses as specified in their Department’s or Division’s policies and within the timelines outlined. Departments or Divisions will give employees time during their regularly scheduled workday to complete mandatory training. The Employer will provide access for all employees to take all mandatory training courses via online programs, in-person classes, or independent study courses. Mandatory training courses include but are not limited to: Drug & Alcohol Awareness; Defensive Driving; Sexual Harassment & Discrimination; Internet security awareness training; and, Whistleblower Protections. Attendance at Employer-required training will be considered time worked in accordance with Article X, Compensation. SPECIALIZED MANDATORY TRAINING Based upon an employee’s job classification, they may also be required to complete specialized mandatory training courses. Specialized mandatory training includes but is not limited to: safety-related training; equipment operation training; and CDL training. Prior to performing safety-related functions, employees will be required to attend training on the proper performance of those functions in accordance with Article IX, Safety & Health. Additionally, if a specific training is required to perform certain functions, only employees who have completed that training will perform that work. Training and employee development opportunities outside of mandatory training courses may be provided within available resources. INTERNAL TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES The DHRM Office of Employee Development (OED) provides statewide training, professional development, and consultation services to employees and State Departments and Divisions, enabling them to increase efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and customer satisfaction. For interested and qualified employees, the OED offers courses designed to prepare employees to become supervisors, as well as the Nevada Certified Public Manager (NVCPM) Program and the Nevada Management Academy Program. The Risk Management Division provides statewide training and consultation services to employees and State Departments and Divisions regarding safety and loss prevention. The courses off...
Training/Professional Development. Employees may submit requests to attend training/professional development. If approved by administration, the employee will receive release time during contracted hours to attend the approved training.
Training/Professional Development. 30.01 Where an Employee is specifically required by the Employer to undertake any course of instruction, or attend any seminar or conference, reimbursement for traveling expenses shall be paid by the Employer at the rates established for Employees in its Policies, By-laws, and Regulations.
Training/Professional Development. Procedures to attend additional training, seminars, conferences or schools for professional development will follow KDPS Procedure 600. The employer can modify duty hours / scheduled workdays for KPSA members to attend additional training, seminars, conferences or schools for professional development. Time spent by the KPSA member for voluntary professional development that is not covered by the employer will not be FLSA eligible.
Training/Professional Development. A. Each spring semester, the District will conduct a school-wide training program at Twin Valley Middle-High School targeted at preventing harassment and improving the school environment for members of protected classes. The program will be mandatory for all faculty, staff, and students. The District may complete this requirement by hosting one training for faculty, staff, and students, or by hosting separate trainings for students and for Employees.
Training/Professional Development. 1. The City and Union agree that education and training may enhance an Employee's job performance and prepare the Employee for career advancement within the City. To that end, the City and Union encourage Employees to take advantage of Citysponsored training and/or professional development programs.
Training/Professional Development. 16.1 Any Employee required to participate in seminars or professional development will be entitled to compensation or time in lieu for all hours including travel time to a maximum of seven (7) hours per day.
