Wording from our Contract in Quotes:
“In order to upgrade employee skills and enhance productivity, and to qualify employees for better positions, the University will create a fund to develop training programs and provide education and training for members of the bargaining unit, in addition to other education and training benefits provided in the agreement.”
“Subject to the funding limitation set forth above for each calendar year, the parties agree that employees who have completed six months employment with the University may apply for funding for education or training programs, and will be awarded funds to be used for such programs. (The six month rule will not apply to training programs/courses given to a particular work unit.) Applications will be considered prior to the beginning of the summer, fall and spring terms each year.”