Common use of Training and Mentorship Clause in Contracts

Training and Mentorship. A. The parties to this Collective Bargaining Agreement recognize the importance of training and mentorship in helping new and reassigned employees adjust to their jobs. B. There shall be established during this contract period a training/mentorship program. The members of the bargaining unit acknowledge that they can do much to assist new employees. This assistance may involve “ride along” assignments, observation, a “buddy system” or other creative arrangements that are agreed to between the supervisor, the new employee and bargaining unit member. Bargaining unit members who serve in such roles shall not be required to evaluate the new employee.