Under the Educational Assistance Program the City may reimburse employees for eligible tuition expenses in order to enhance the quality of the existing workforce, attract and retain qualified candidates for City employment, and to ensure that City employees have access to training and education that will equip them to do the work that will be needed during their careers with the City of Jacksonville. In accordance with Ordinance 2002-1263-E, which established the Career Development Program, approval of eligible reimbursement is contingent upon funding.