Professional Development: Forms, Applications and Policies

​PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional development refers to the process of improving and enhancing one’s skills, knowledge, and abilities related to their profession or career. It is crucial and benefit to the lab when we engage in professional development opportunities with employees. At the lab we offer several resources to support employee’s development including, the Job-Related Training (JRTs) which support employees pursing skills needed on the job, learning a new skill, certifications, and resources to maintain qualifications. Additional resources include the Education Reimbursement Program, which supports employees pursing a degree from an accredited institution. Review the information below to learn more. 

JOB RELATED TRAINING REQUESTS (JRT)

Are you looking to attend a training, workshop or conference to enhance your skills or to maintain a certification? If so, you are in the right place.

Jefferson Lab is dedicated supporting employees’ growth and development along with providing a means to obtain/retain certifications that are required for specific jobs that are not offered internally.

Step 1:  If you are looking to seek any type of training, certification, attend a conference/workshop, etc. you are required to submit a Job Related Training Request and get approval before making any arrangements or registering as an attendee.

Step 2:  Additionally, if there is any travel involved, you will also need to complete a Travel Authorization Form (TA) in addition to the JRT.  Both the JRT & TA must have all signatures approved prior to taking any action to secure your spot or make travel arrangement.

Please refer to links on the right

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EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (ERP)

The Education Reimbursement Program is a benefit potentially available to regular  employees (full or part times) who have been employed for 6 months or more. The program allows for up to $10,000 per calendar year to be reimbursed for seeking an approved degree or certificate from an accredited college or university.

Click the links to the right for details on the application process and policy. 

Key Facts:

• Must be seeking a formal degree from an accredited school/university.
• Acceptance into program is needed prior to start of beginning coursework. 
• Please complete a program application (see ERP Process link to the right for details).
• Reimbursements are processed after successful completion course(s)in accordance to policy.
• Documentation needed for reimbursement can be found by visiting the "ERP Process" button on the right. 

For further information, please review the policy and process in its entirety and contact training@jlab.org if you have any questions.