Common use of Development and Training Clause in Contracts

Development and Training. A. The Agency and the Union agree that the training and development of employees within the unit is a matter of primary importance to the parties. Through the procedures established for employee- management cooperation, and consistent with the needs of the Agency, the parties shall seek the maximum training and development of all employees. The Agency agrees to develop and maintain forward-looking effective policies and programs designed to achieve this purpose, consistent with its needs. B. The Agency and the Union recognize that each employee is responsible for applying reasonable effort, time, and initiative in increasing his or her potential value to the Agency through self- development and training. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of training and educational opportunities needed to increase their efficiency in the performance of their duties and for possible advancement in the Agency. C. The nomination of employees to participate in training and career development programs and courses shall be based on Agency needs but will be free of personal favoritism. D. The Agency agrees to make available to employees training opportunities and seminars consistent with Agency goals. In accordance with law, rule, or regulation, employees may be granted variations within the normal workweek, including leave without pay, for educational purposes consistent with Agency needs. E. The Agency encourages the individual employee to develop a personal plan for career self- development. In developing this plan the employees may seek counseling and advice from his or her supervisor. (See Article 4, Section G, for permission to contact personnel office or higher level supervisor for advice.) The Agency agrees to provide lists and catalogs on available Agency training. F. The Agency agrees to provide appropriate training in trainee level positions according to its needs and provide employees with information about that training. G. The Agency will maintain records for all employees who receive Agency training. H. The Agency encourages the Union to submit recommendations to the Chief of the Border Patrol or Chief Patrol Agents or their designees concerning employee training needs and programs. I. The Agency agrees to provide refresher or advanced training in accordance with established Agency policies. J. Refer to Appendix III for Temporary Assignments and Collateral Duties.

Development and Training. A. The Agency Service and the Union agree that the training and development of employees within the unit is a matter of primary importance to the parties. Through the procedures established for employee- employee-management cooperation, and consistent with the needs of the AgencyService, the parties shall seek the maximum training and development of all employees. The Agency Service agrees to develop and maintain forward-looking effective policies and programs designed to achieve this purpose, consistent with its needs. B. The Agency Service and the Union recognize that each employee is responsible for applying reasonable effort, time, and initiative in increasing his or her potential value to the Agency Service through self- self-development and training. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of training and educational opportunities needed to increase their efficiency in the performance of their duties and for possible advancement in the AgencyService. C. The nomination of employees to participate in training and career development programs and courses shall be based on Agency Service needs but will be free of personal favoritism. D. The Agency Service agrees to make available to employees training opportunities and seminars consistent with Agency Service goals. In accordance with law, rule, or regulation, employees Employees may be granted variations within the normal workweek, including leave without pay, for educational purposes consistent with Agency Service needs. E. The Agency Service encourages the individual employee to develop a personal plan for career self- self-development. In developing this plan the employees may seek counseling counselling and advice from his or her supervisor. (See Article 4, Section G, for permission to contact personnel office or higher level supervisor for advice.) The Agency Service agrees to provide lists and catalogs on available Agency Service training. F. The Agency Service agrees to provide appropriate training in trainee level positions according to its needs and provide employees with information about that training. G. The Agency Service will maintain records for all employees who receive Agency Service training. H. To assist in the implementation of the electronics technician’s training program, consideration will be given to filling vacancies at the trainee level where Service candidates are not fully qualified for journeyman positions. I. The Agency Service encourages the Union to submit recommendations to the Chief of Commissioner or the Border Patrol or Chief Patrol Agents or their designees Regional Directors concerning employee training needs and programs. I. J. See Appendix III and Appendix IV for agreements relating to BORTAC and Pilot Training. K. The Agency Service agrees to provide refresher or advanced training in accordance with established Agency Service policies. J. Refer to Appendix III for Temporary Assignments and Collateral Duties.

Development and Training. A. The Agency and the Union agree that the training and development of employees within the unit is a matter of primary importance to the parties. Through the procedures established for employee- management cooperation, and consistent with the needs of the Agency, the parties shall seek the maximum training and development of all employees. The Agency agrees to develop and maintain forward-looking effective policies and programs designed to achieve this purpose, consistent with its needs. B. The Agency and the Union recognize that each employee is responsible for applying reasonable effort, time, and initiative in increasing his or her potential value to the Agency through self- development and training. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of training and educational opportunities needed to increase their efficiency in the performance of their duties and for possible advancement in the Agency. C. The nomination of employees to participate in training and career development programs and courses shall be based on Agency needs but will be free of personal favoritism. D. The Agency agrees to make available to employees training opportunities and seminars consistent with Agency goals. In accordance with law, rule, or regulation, employees may be granted variations within the normal workweek, including leave without pay, for educational purposes consistent with Agency needs. E. X. The Agency encourages the individual employee to develop a personal plan for career self- development. In developing this plan the employees may seek counseling and advice from his or her supervisor. (See Article 4, Section G, for permission to contact personnel office or higher level supervisor for advice.) The Agency agrees to provide lists and catalogs on available Agency training. F. The Agency agrees to provide appropriate training in trainee level positions according to its needs and provide employees with information about that training. G. The Agency will maintain records for all employees who receive Agency training. H. X. The Agency encourages the Union to submit recommendations to the Chief of the Border Patrol or Chief Patrol Agents or their designees concerning employee training needs and programs. I. The Agency agrees to provide refresher or advanced training in accordance with established Agency policies. J. Refer to Appendix III for Temporary Assignments and Collateral Duties.