Training Update

In an effort to serve as an important partner in the success of the laboratory, the Human Resources and Services (HR&S) Department is committed to assist in the professional development of each employee. To support this objective, we have instituted the following procedures or services to better serve you, our customer.

Computer Training: Human Resources has purchased vouchers for computer training from PROSOFT at a reduced rate. Laboratory employees are eligible to use these vouchers for all day basic PC training courses at a cost of $65.00 per day. (These vouchers may not be used for higher level courses such as UNIX, NetWork, or Internet classes.) A schedule of classes at the Newport News or Virginia Beach Training Center is posted on the Training and Development bulletin board in VARC next to Human Resources and is available in the Training and Development Office, VARC, room 21. To purchase a voucher, complete a Training Authorization Form. A copy of the form is available for site-wide access on the NT Server, CCNT1. In the directory HR_Share is a FORMS directory with two subdirectories: APP_FORM and HR_FORMS. Training forms are located under the HR_FORMS subdirectory.

Off-Site Training: Lab policy requires that any off-site training of a non-technical nature, for example supervisory/management, communication or interpersonal skills be approved by the Training and Development Manager before one registers for training. This is accomplished by completing and forwarding to the Training and Development Manager a SURA Job-Related Training Request form which is available on the NT Server, CCNT1. The completed SURA Job-Related Training Request form must accompany the Travel Request form to Finance. The purpose of the form is to provide Training and Development the opportunity to be a resource to laboratory staff by recommending possible training options. Many of these options are based on the evaluations completed by staff who have participated in prior training courses. The Evaluation of Outside Training Program form, which is completed at the end of training, documents the value of the training and becomes a resource for evaluating future requests for potential participants.

American Management Association (AMA): Human Resources is a corporate member of the American Management Association (AMA). As a corporate member, laboratory staff are eligible for the reduced rate for training seminars, workshops, and conferences. Contact Brittany Davis (ext. 5858) for the corporate membership number when registering for an AMA activity.

Bill Williams, HR Training and Development Manager

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