Common use of Upgrading Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade their skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to their future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to their ability to perform their present job, the Commission may subsidize up to 100% of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to 100% of the costs may be subsidized. Any regular employee, who has completed their probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. (c) If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within 18 months of receiving educational assistance, they will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of $1,000, or 50% of the cost to the Employer, whichever is greater, on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (d) An education advisory committee shall meet as required throughout the year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The Committee will be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than three times per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget and cost related issues.

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade their skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreementagreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, and where appropriate, to assist and prepare employees for promotional opportunities within the Commission, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to their future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to their ability to perform their present job, the Commission may subsidize up to 100% of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to 100% of the costs may be subsidized. . (c) Any regular employee, who has completed their probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. The Commission will review its Staff Training Policy on an annual basis to determine the extent and level of training funds that will be made available. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. (cd) If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within 18 months of receiving educational assistance, they will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of $1,000, or 50% of the cost to the Employer, whichever is greater, greater on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (de) An education advisory committee made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives will be established. It shall meet as required throughout the no more than three times per year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The Committee will Meetings can be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than three times per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget Budget and cost related issuesissues are beyond the mandate of the Committee.

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade their skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, and where appropriate, to assist and prepare employees for promotional opportunities within the Commission, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to their future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to their ability to perform their present job, the Commission may subsidize up to 100% of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to 100% of the costs may be subsidized. . (c) Any regular employee, who has completed their probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. The Commission will review its Staff Training Policy on an annual basis to determine the extent and level of training funds that will be made available. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. (cd) If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within 18 months of receiving educational assistance, they will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of $1,000, or 50% of the cost to the Employer, whichever is greater, greater on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (de) An education advisory committee made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives will be established. It shall meet as required throughout the no more than three times per year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The Committee will Meetings can be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than three times per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget Budget and cost related issuesissues are beyond the mandate of the Committee.

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade their skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreementagreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to their future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to their ability to perform their present job, the Commission may subsidize up to 100% of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to 100% of the costs may be subsidized. Any regular employee, who has completed their probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. (c) If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within 18 months of receiving educational assistance, they will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of $1,000, or 50% of the cost to the Employer, whichever is greater, on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (d) An education advisory committee shall meet as required throughout the year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The Committee will be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than three times per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget and cost related issues.

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade their skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreementagreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvementjob‐related self‐improvement, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to their future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to their ability to perform their present job, the Commission may subsidize up to 100% of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to 100% of the costs may be subsidized. Any regular employee, who has completed their probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. (c) If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within 18 months of receiving educational assistance, they will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of $1,000, or 50% of the cost to the Employer, whichever is greater, on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (d) An education advisory committee shall meet as required throughout the year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The Committee will be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than three times per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget and cost related issues.