Programme for Developing Human Capital Sample Clauses

Programme for Developing Human Capital. Mintek implements a number of human capital development interventions funded by government grants. One of the interventions is the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI) Promotion, which includes Mintek’s Undergraduate and Postgraduate Bursary programmes, as well as the renowned Minquiz competition. Minquiz aims to encourage interest in careers in Science, Engineering and Technology among secondary school learners through fun-filled and curriculum-aligned competition that combines the rigors of an Olympiad with the excitement of a live quiz show. Mintek’s drive to establish additional Minquiz centres across the country will continue in partnership with host institutions and corporate sponsors to broaden the footprint of the competition. It has been partially funded by corporate sponsorship and grants from a number of sponsors including the Department of Science and Technology, Sasol and others. A total of R1.6 million is budgeted for 2017/18. The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme provides a one year practical work-based learning experience for National Diploma and X.Xxxx students in fulfilment of their study requirements. The programme is fully-funded by the MQA. A budgeted expenditure of R2.6 million is estimated for WIL during the 2017/18 financial year. The Artisan Learnership Programme (ALP) is aimed at training learners to become artisans and to achieve trade status and is funded by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA). In the 2017/18 financial year, Mintek was supporting 6 external female learners to become Artisans in the fields of fitting and instrumentation. The Graduate and Researcher Development portfolio includes a Graduate Development Programme (GDP) which entails a structured on-the-job technical training programme, accompanied by soft skills training programme and is funded by Mintek. The primary focus is to place scientists and engineers on a structured development programme for them to gain and upgrade their professional registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The programme runs for a 15-month period from January to the following March and gives candidates a detailed learning experience and also aligns with Mintek’s performance management cycle. A number of Internship Programmes are implemented to provide graduates the invaluable opportunity to obtain work exposure in a real world environment for a ...
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  • Staff Development ‌ The County and the Association agree that the County retains full authority to determine training needs, resources that can be made available, and the method of payment for training authorized by the County. Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the right of an employee to request specific training.

  • Career Development The City and the Union agree that employee career growth can be beneficial to both the City and the affected employee. As such, consistent with training needs identified by the City and the financial resources appropriated therefore by the City, the City shall provide educational and training opportunities for employee career growth. Each employee shall be responsible for utilizing those training and educational opportunities made available by the City or other institutions for the self- development effort needed to achieve personal career goals.

  • Curriculum Development This includes the analysis and coordination of textual materials; constant review of current literature in the field, some of which are selected for the college library collection, the preparation of selective, descriptive materials such as outlines and syllabi; conferring with other faculty and administration on curricular problems; and, the attendance and participation in inter and intra-college conferences and advisory committees.

  • Employee Development The Employer may provide employees the opportunity to participate in appropriate seminars, workshops or short courses. When possible and appropriate the Employer will provide to all staff information on seminars, workshops or short courses by posting a notice on the Employer’s internal web site.

  • Staff Development Leave (a) An employee will be granted leave without loss of pay, at their basic rate of pay, to take courses (including related examinations) or attend conferences, conventions, seminars, workshops, symposiums or similar out-of-service programs, at the request of the Employer. The amount of pay received by an employee will not exceed the full-time daily hours of work as outlined in Clause 14.2 (Hours of Work). When such leave is granted, the Employer will bear the full cost, including tuition fees, entrance or registration fees, laboratory fees, and course-related books. The Employer will also reimburse the employee for approved travelling, subsistence, and other legitimate, applicable expenses. (b) An employee may be granted leave without pay, with pay, or leave with partial pay, to take work related courses in which the employee wishes to enrol to acquire the skills necessary to enhance opportunities. (c) Approval of requests will be given reasonable consideration and leaves pursuant to this article will be administered in a reasonable manner. (d) Should the employee noted above terminate their employment for any reason during the six month period following completion of the above-noted leave, the employee will reimburse the Employer for all expenses incurred by the Employer (i.e. tuition fees, entrance or registration fees, laboratory fees, and course-required books) on a proportionate basis.

  • Independent Development Receiving Party may currently or in the future be developing information internally, or receiving information internally, or receiving information from other parties that may be similar to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information. Accordingly, nothing in this Agreement will be construed as a representation or inference that Receiving Party will not develop or have developed products or services, that, without violation of this Agreement, might compete with the products or systems contemplated by the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

  • Skills Development The Company acknowledges the changing pace of technology in the electrical contracting industry and the need for employees to understand those changes and have the necessary skill requirements to keep the Company at the forefront of the industry. The Parties to this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the Company, a commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to: i) Developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce. ii) Providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire the additional skills as required by the Company. Taking into account; The current and future skill needs of the Company. The size, structure and nature of the Company. The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Company and the Electrical Contracting Industry. Where, by agreement between the employee and employer, an employee undertakes training providing skills, which are not a company specific requirement, any time spent in the completion of this training shall be unpaid.

  • Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) System 1. request access to CMBHS via the CMBHS Helpline at (000) 000-0000. 2. use the CMBHS time frames specified by System Agency. 3. use System Agency-specified functionality of the CMBHS in its entirety. 4. submit all bills and reports to System Agency through the CMBHS, unless otherwise instructed.

  • Program Development NWESD agrees that priority in the development of new applications services by XXXXX shall be in accordance with the expressed direction of the XXXXX Board of Directors operating under their bylaws.

  • 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.

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