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Training
Training
Transition Projects supports an active formal training program consisting of both group classroom events, either on or off premises, designed to address generally-observed skill deficits, and individual or group participation in programs, on- or off-premises, designed to address narrowly-observed skill deficits. Training may be traditional classroom, on-the-job mentoring, or internet or computer-based. Whenever Transition Projects directs an employee to participate in a training event, Transition Projects will pay all costs.
In-service events are those addressing a general skill deficit, sponsored by Transition Projects, scheduled as part of a normal duty day, and usually taking place on a Transition Projects premises. Unless participation is specifically circumscribed, these events are open to all employees. Employees participating voluntarily during non-work hours will be in an unpaid time status unless their supervisors approve paid time. Voluntary participation in in-service events is not considered justification for overtime authorization.
Transition Projects has no obligation to pay for training, licensure, or certification which is a prerequisite for hire into a given position.
To encourage employees to seek professional skill enhancement, Transition Projects provides a training allowance. This allowance may be used to reimburse expenses associated with voluntary participation in training events. The training in question must support a goal on the employee’s work plan or directly relate to the essential duties of the employee. The amount of this allowance is set each year as part of the budgeting process. It is a fiscal year allowance, effective from July 1 until June 30. It is available to benefits-eligible employees (prorated for part-time). Unused portions of the allowance may not be carried forward from year to year. In order to be eligible for reimbursement, the employee’s supervisor must have approved participation in the event, and the employee must have completed the entire event with a passing grade or a certificate of participation.