Professional and Personal Development. Teachers will be encouraged to learn and develop professionally, not solely in the identified needs of the education service, but also in learning for personal professional development and fulfilment. As part of this, teachers will be encouraged to have ownership of their learning and development within the framework of the agreed local policy on CPD and the Professional Review and Development Process.
Professional and Personal Development. 1. The following shall apply to all educational leave:
a. All requests for educational leave shall be made in writing and shall be forwarded to the Staff Liaison Officer by the Shop Xxxxxxx. All such requests shall contain a statement of the anticipated benefits that the employee(s) expect to receive as a result of the leave. The Employer shall not grant a request for educational leave unless the request has been forwarded by the Shop Xxxxxxx.
b. The Employer shall determine whether an educational program is beneficial to both the Employer and the employee. Such programs shall include, but not be limited to: I Health and safety programs; II The conferences and general meetings of organizations concerned with the policy, econom- ics, social organization, or practice of education; III Courses, conferences, and meetings relevant to the Student Society and its services.
c. If a request for educational leave is not approved, the Staff Liaison Offier shall, within forty-eight (48) hours of this decision, forward a written statement of the reason(s) that the leave is being withheld to the Shop Xxxxxxx and to the employee(s) requesting the leave.
2. Job Development & Training: if an employee attends a course, seminar, or other educational program ap- proved by the Employer:
a. The Employer shall grant leave with pay to attend the course and write examinations.
b. The Employer shall reimburse the employee’s tuition fees for the course upon successful comple- tion of the course.
c. The Employer shall authorize the employee to discuss the program or course with other employees and the Board of Directors members at meetings scheduled during working hours.
d. Where such programs or courses are related to the performance of job duties at the workplace, the em- ployee will establish a collection of related written or visual materials, as approved by the Employer.
Professional and Personal Development. 16.01 The employer wants to encourage employees to improve their standard of education as it applies to their jobs.
Professional and Personal Development. 1. The following shall apply to all educational leave:
a. All requests for educational leave shall be made in writing and shall be forwarded to a Staff Liaison Officer by the Shop Xxxxxxx. All such requests shall contain a statement of the anticipated benefits that the Employee(s) expect to receive as a result of the leave. The Employer shall not grant a request for educational leave unless the request has been forwarded by the Shop Xxxxxxx.
b. The Employer shall determine whether an educational program is beneficial to both the Employer and the Employee. Such programs shall include, but not be limited to:
i. Health and safety programs;
ii. The conferences and general meetings of organizations concerned with the policy, economics, social organization, or practice of education;
iii. Courses, conferences, and meetings relevant to the Student Society and its services.
c. If a request for educational leave is not approved, a Staff Liaison Officer shall, within forty-eight (48) hours of this decision, forward a written statement of the reason(s) that the leave is being withheld to the Shop Xxxxxxx and to the Employee(s) requesting the leave.
2. Job Development & Training: Up to $2000.00 will be available to each employer per fiscal year for the purpose of professional development. If an Employee attends a course, seminar, or other educational program approved by the Employer:
a. The Employer shall grant leave with pay to attend the course and write examinations.
b. The Employer shall prepay course fees and related costs for approved Professional Development.
c. Where possible and appropriate, staff may use the SFSS VISA card to make these prepayments.
d. In the event that a prepaid course is not successfully completed by the staff member, the Parties agree that a Working Conditions Committee shall review the circumstances.
e. Where the Committee deems that failure to complete the course was due to circumstances reasonably within control of the staff member, a fair and equitable repayment plan may be applied.
f. Employees may request to carryover any unused amount of their professional development fund ($2000.00) into the next fiscal year but in no case will an Employee’s entitlement be greater than $4000.00. Such carryover shall not be unreasonably denied.
g. The Employer shall authorize the Employee to discuss the program or course with other Employees and the Board of Directors members at meetings scheduled during working hours.
h. Where such programs or cour...
Professional and Personal Development. 1. When an employee is required by the Employer to take further education, the Employer will pay the cost of such education.
2. JWJ-ARAW’s will contribute up to $1,000 per calendar year per employee participating in professional development educational training programs, conferences, or seminars related to work performed by the employee. An employee’s request for a professional development program exceeding their $1,000 allotment may be approved by their supervisor if funds are available.
3. The Guild will be given one (1) month's notice of intent to introduce new or modified equipment or software that effect employees’ jobs. Affected employees will be given adequate training at the expense and on the time of the Employer.
Professional and Personal Development. 1. When an employee is required by the Employer to take further education, the Employer will pay the cost of such education.
2. JWJEF will contribute up to $1,000 per calendar year per employee participating in professional development educational training programs, conferences, or seminars related to work performed by the employee. Starting in 2018, these funds will be made available in two-year cycles ($2,000 per two years per employee). An employee’s request for a professional development program exceeding their allotment may be approved by their supervisor if funds are available.
3. At the end of each professional development cycle (2019, 2021, etc), unused funds will be distributed, in equal amounts, to all employees as additional compensation.
4. The Guild will be given one (1) month notice of intent to introduce new or modified equipment or software that effect employees’ jobs. Affected employees will be given adequate training at the expense and on the time of the Employer.
Professional and Personal Development. 16.01 The employer wants to encourage employees to improve their standard of education as it applies to their jobs.
16.02 In addition to the training described in 15.02, if the employee decides to pursue a private training/education program, at his/her own expense, and it is clear that the employer will directly benefit from his/her improved knowledge, then the employer will make a proportional contribution towards the tuition cost of his/her private program. Prior to the enrolment the employee will obtain, in writing, the approval of the employer for such a program.
16.03 The employer's contribution is paid on successful completion of the course. The employee must supply paid invoices or the equivalent, as well as a certified copy of the transcript of his/her grades, to be reimbursed.
16.04 We should all recognize that assistance of this nature is difficult to control. It must be seen to be fair not only to
16.05 It is in the interest of all employees that they should seek to improve their education and skills so that they might seek and achieve promotion to positions of greater responsibility within this company or in other companies.
Professional and Personal Development. 16.01 The employer wants to encourage employees to improve their standard of education as it applies to their jobs.
16.02 In addition to the training described in 15.02, if the employee decides to pursue a private training/education program, at his/her own expense, and it is clear that the employer will directly benefit from his/her improved knowledge, then the employer will make a proportional contribution towards the tuition cost of his/her private program. Prior to the enrolment the employee will obtain, in writing, the approval of the employer for such a program.
16.03 The employer's contribution is paid on successful completion of the course. The employee must supply paid invoices or the equivalent, as well as a certified copy of the transcript of his/her grades, to be reimbursed.
16.04 We should all recognize that assistance of this nature is difficult to control. It must be seen to be fair not only to the employee concerned but also in the general opinion of all other employees. We should, therefore, emphasize that the benefit to the employer, and hence to all the employees, must be clearly identifiable.
16.05 It is in the interest of all employees that they should seek to improve their education and skills so that they might seek and achieve promotion to positions of greater responsibility within this company or in other companies.
Professional and Personal Development. During the term of the Employee's employment under this Agreement, Employee shall be entitled to take two weeks per year to attend seminars, professional meetings, conventions, personal development, and educational or recreational courses as he may in his sole discretion elect to utilize. The Company shall pay for that portion of the expenses for such seminars or meetings which are allocable to Company purposes, if any.
Professional and Personal Development. It is recognized by the Board and the Administration that attendance at professional meetings, participation in instruction related activities, or enrollment in appropriate courses and/or workshops makes a classified employee a more learned and valuable member of the campus community.
1. The College will allocate $35,000 (thirty-five thousand dollars) each year for classified employee professional and personal development. Such funds may be used to attend professional meetings or conferences, participate in instruction- related activities, and/or enroll in appropriate courses and/or workshops.
2. Professional and Personal Development Funds will be allocated and expended in accordance with rules developed by a committee appointed by the Association.
3. The Business Office will establish accounting procedures for the fund in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal Laws.
4. The Association of Classified Employees will provide the Xxxx of the Business Office an annual report summarizing how the Professional Development Funds were spent for each fiscal year no later than June 15th of said fiscal year.
5. Where training is a requirement of the College, refer to Article 3, Hours of Work, Section 15.
