CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sample Clauses

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. Principles 29.01 Consistent with the preamble to this Agreement, the Company and the Institute recognize that it is essential that professional employees possess the appropriate skills and knowledge to enhance the Company's current and future competitive position, as well as their own career advancement and job security. To this end, career and professional development efforts will reflect the following principles: (a) Career/professional development is a shared responsibility of management and employees requiring joint planning and joint investment. (b) Individual employees are responsible for identifying their career/professional development needs and for planning, investing in, and implementing their development program as agreed with management. (c) Management is responsible for actively promoting and guiding career/professional development and, to this end, will make every effort to provide appropriate resources and opportunities as agreed in the development programs referenced in sub-clause 29.01(b). 29.02 The performance appraisal process will be used to ensure that an effective planning and monitoring process for career/professional development is implemented for each employee in the bargaining unit. Each performance appraisal shall include professional development objectives as agreed by management and the employee for the next appraisal period as well as for a period of at least three (3) years. The employee and management will jointly plan the appropriate activities necessary to achieve immediate and longer-term objectives and jointly revise the plan as appropriate. Evaluation of the attainment of stated professional development objectives shall form an integral component of the appraisal process. 29.03 The parties recognize that career/professional development opportunities must be designed to meet individual and Company requirements and may take many forms including, but not limited to, the following: (a) developmental job assignments; (b) external attachments to other organizations; (c) self-directed learning; (d) attendance at conferences, conventions, courses and workshops; (e) education and sabbatical leave; (f) The Employer shall reimburse an employee for their payment of membership or registration fees to an organization or governing body when the payment of such fees is a requirement for the continuation of the performance of the duties of the employee’s position. Reimbursement covered by this article does not include arrears of previou...
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. (a) The parties recognize that it is in the mutual interest of employees and the Authority that a skilled workforce is maintained through timely and adequate training. (b) The parties further recognize the need to provide employees with the opportunity for career and professional development by enabling them to prepare for promotional advancement and upgrade their specific skills. (c) Both parties recognize that improved equipment, methods and procedures create changes in the job structure of the workforce. (d) It is recognized that career and professional development is a joint responsibility shared between the Authority and the employee. (e) All training and development opportunities are subject to the availability of Authority funding, training policies and operational requirements. All training policies shall be posted by January 31st of each year or made available on request to employees. (f) Matters pertaining to career and professional development may be referred to the Joint Committee.
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The following principles govern career and professional development: • the purpose of career development is to assist employees in improving their professional, technical and supervisory skills and knowledge, in order to enhance their opportunities for internal promotion, to increase the skills credited to them, and to improve their job performance by becoming better qualified; • the individual employees retain the basic responsibility for planning, initiating and carrying through their own career and professional development; • the Company accepts responsibility for actively promoting and guiding career and professional development as an enhancement of the Company's human resources capabilities and potential for success; • the parties recognize the value of identifying currently available skills, as well as those potentially in shortage, through a jointly agreed skills inventory. Consistent with the above principles, the Company and the Society agree to participate in a joint committee that will give consideration to matters of mutual interest pertaining to career and skills development. The committee will meet quarterly. Committee members will be limited to three (3) per side. The committee mandate will include identification of the impact of changing technologies, options for learning and development, and effectiveness of career and skills development programs and initiatives. In addition, the committee will also undertake a study to recommend a methodology to implement the intent of 16.01 (a) below.
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The purpose of career development is to assist employees in improving job-related skills and knowledge, in order to enhance their opportunities for internal promotion, to increase their skills and to enhance their job performance. In addition to internal training, the Company shall provide bargaining unit employees reimbursement for various training and tuition fees to further develop their skills and competencies related to their job function. Such training and tuition fees must be job related and approved in advance.
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 31-32 27.01 Principles........................................................ 31 27.02 Implementation ............................................... 31-32 28 Promotion ....................................................... 32-34 28.02 Promotion to CSE 2, CSE 3 or CSE 4 ............ 33 28.03 Promotion to CSE 5 or CSE 6 ........................ 33-34 29 Internal Competitions & Transfers .................. 34-35 30 Publication & Authorship ................................ 35 31 Salary Administration...................................... 36-41 31.02 Administration of Merit Increases.................... 38 31.03 Information ...................................................... 39 31.04 Shift and Weekend Premiums ........................ 40 31.05 Responsibility Premium for Senior Reactor 32 Termination Compensation ............................. 41-42 32.01 General ........................................................... 41 32.03 Death .............................................................. 41 32.04 Layoff .............................................................. 41-42 32.05 Voluntary Resignation Before Retirement....... 42 32.06 Retirement ...................................................... 42
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The parties to this Agreement share a desire to improve professional, technical and administrative standards in the workplace by giving employees the opportunity on occasion: to participate in workshops, short courses or similar out-serviceprograms to keep up to date with knowledge and skills in their respective fields of work: to attend courses given by the Employer; to carry out research or perform work related to their normal field of specialization and/or their normal research programs in institutions or locations other than those of the Employer. to carry out research in the employee's of specialization not specifically related to his assigned work projects when in the opinion of the Employer such research is needed to enable the employee to fill his present role more adequately. Subject to the Employer's approval, an employee shall receive leave with pay in order to participate in the activities described in (a). An employee may apply at any time for career and professional development under this clause, and the Employer may select an employee at any time for such career and professional development. When an employee is selected for career and professional development under sub-clause (a) and the Employer will consult with the employee before determining the location and duration of the program of work or studies to be undertaken. An employee selected for career and professional development under this clause shall continue to receive his normal compensation including any increase for which he may become eligible. The employee shall not be entitled to any compensation under the Overtime or Travel Time provisions of this Agreement while on career and professional development leave under clause. An employee, on career and professional development leave under this clause may be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and such other additional expenses as the Employer deems appropriate.
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 0a The parties to this Agreement share a desire to improve professional, technical and administrative standards in the workplace by giving employees the opportunity on occasion: to participate in workshops, short courses or similar out-service programs to keep up to date with knowledge and skills in their respective fields of work;
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. (a) The parties to this Agreement share a desire to improve professional, technical and administrative standards in the workplace by giving employees the opportunity on occasion: (i) to participate in workshops, short courses or similar out-service programs to keep up to date with knowledge and skills in their respective fields of work; (ii) to attend courses given by the Employer; (iii) to carry out research or perfo rm work related to their normal field of specialization and/or their normal research programs in institutions or locations other than those of the Employer. (iv) to carry out research in the employee's field of specialization not specifically related to his or her assigned work projects when in the opinion of the Employer such research is needed to enable the employee to fill his or her present role more adequately. (b) Subject to the Employer's approval, an employee shall receive leave with pay in order to participate in the activities described in 13.04 (a). (c) An employee may apply at any time for career and professional development under this clause, and the Employer may select an employee at any time for such career and professional development. (d) When an employee is selected for career and professional development under sub-clause (a) (i),
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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. The following principles govern career and professional development:
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  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • Professional Development Fund Article 20

  • Professional Development Plan Professional Development Plan (PDP) refers to plans developed by faculty members addressing the criteria contained in Article 22 and Appendix G.

  • Professional Development Funds 23.1.1 Two Professional Development Funds, a Professional Development Support Fund and an Education Leave Fund, shall be established to support professional development activities as defined in 23.2. On April 1st of each year, the College will allocate an amount equal to no less than 0.9% of total faculty salary (exclusive of severance payments) to the Professional Development Support Fund, and an amount equal to no less than 0.6% of total faculty salary to the Educational Leave Fund. Any unused balances in these funds shall carry over to the next budget year. 23.1.2 The College agrees to provide the Association with the authority to administer the program on behalf of the College for those activities approved by the College in accordance with 23.2, 23.4 and 23.5. 23.1.3 Nothing in this Agreement prevents the College from funding professional development activities in addition to those activities supported through the Professional Development Funds (23.1.1) in accordance with the procedures described in this Article.

  • Professional Development Program (a) The parties agree to continue a Professional Development Program for the maintenance and development of the faculty members' professional competence and effectiveness. It is agreed that maintenance of currency of subject knowledge, the improvement of performance of faculty duties, and the maintenance and improvement of professional competence, including instructional skills, are the primary professional development activities of faculty members. (b) Information collected as part of this program shall be the sole property of the faculty member. This information or any judgments arising from this program shall not be used to determine non-renewal or termination of a faculty member's contract, suspension or dismissal of a faculty member, denial of advancement on the salary scale, nor affect any other administrative decisions pertaining to the promotion or employment status of the faculty member. (c) A joint advisory committee consisting of three regular faculty members who shall be elected by and are P.D. Committee Chairpersons and three administrators shall make recommendations for the operation, financing and management of the Professional Development Program.

  • Local Professional Development Committee A. There shall be a Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC) to oversee, review, and approve individual professional development plans (IPDP) for course work, continuing education units and/or other equivalent activities. 1. The LPDC shall be responsible to recommend for the Superintendent’s approval, all in-service activities and workshops offered in the district during the school year for staff professional development. 2. Recommendations for District Workshops and In-Service activities should be submitted to the LPDC for approval and recommendation no later than the last school day of the year prior to the year it will be implemented. 3. The LPDC chair shall review and approve all “Professional Growth Reimbursement Application” forms. B. The LPDC shall consist of three (3) teachers appointed by the Association President and two (2) members appointed by the Superintendent. One of the Superintendent's appointees will be a Principal employed by the district. C. Appointments shall be for two (2) years with half of the committee members being appointed every other year. 1. Appointments shall be made on or before May 1. 2. The Appointments shall be made by each party outlined above, notifying the other of those appointed. 3. In the event of a vacancy, the committee members shall be replaced in accordance with "B." above. 4. The Association shall name a fourth teacher member and the Superintendent shall name a third administrative member to serve as alternates and attend trainings. These two (2) people shall act as substitutes when a committee member is absent. D. This committee shall meet monthly. 1. The committee may also be convened by the request of two sitting members. 2. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members. When administrative licenses/certificates are reviewed, two (2) sitting teacher members will abstain and the decision will be decided by three (3) members. 3. If the committee determines it is needed, they will be provided two (2) professional release days to meet during regular school hours. Substitutes will be provided for the committee members on these release days. 4. Committee members shall be provided an additional annual stipend of $1,000 for meetings beyond the normal work day or year. This stipend shall be paid in two (2) semi-annual payments. Any member who fails to serve the full year shall have the above compensation prorated on a monthly basis for each month served. 5. Decisions of the LPDC will be made by consensus of the committee members present. 6. The committee minutes shall be prepared and maintained in compliance with the laws governing the operation of committees of public bodies.

  • Professional Development Committee There shall be a Professional Development Committee composed of two (2) members of the Association one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate and two (2) representatives of the Hospital one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and one human resources representative.

  • Professional Development Days Upon request, each Employee shall be granted at least three (3) professional development days annually for professional development, at the Basic Rate of Pay. An Employee shall be advised, prior to taking any professional development days of any transportation, registration fees, subsistence and other expenses that will be paid by the Employer. Such hours not used in each fiscal year shall not be carried forward into subsequent years. Applications for such paid professional development opportunities shall be made in writing, to the Employer as early as possible.

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