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Career Development Home Page Page 2 of 2 <br /> Career development can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Informally, an hazardous materials <br /> employee may develop new skills by being involved in a special project or Diversity - <br /> training new employees. Formally, the CDAP offers additional resources and sack lunch, video a discussion <br /> opportunities to assist employees in developing their career choices. <br /> Employees may initiate Career Development Plans, which are tools that assist Employee Assistance Prograr <br /> employees in achieving their career goals. (EAP) Classes <br /> External Training/Classes <br /> Informal resources and opportunities for career development include: <br /> <br /> i <br /> ~ offering to work on a special project (updating procedures, developing <br /> a resource list for a job duty or task, etc.) or suggesting a project to <br /> fill a specific need and then offering to work on it or coordinate it <br /> ? coaching/training new employees or instructing a class for existing <br /> employees <br /> ~ developing training materials <br /> ? assisting with a hiring process <br /> ~ publishing an article in a professional journal <br /> ? taking a leadership role (union, coach, volunteer, church group, etc.) <br /> ~ taking classes (LCC, U of 0 ,etc.) <br /> ~ Career Development Checklist <br /> Employees must take the initiative and responsibility to develop their <br /> careers. This is a personal choice. While the City may be able to assist in <br /> many ways, employees are responsible for initiating their Career <br /> Development Plans and tracking progress. Supervisors are encouraged to <br /> support employees in achieving their career goals. <br /> As part of the CDAP, formal resources and opportunities are available. <br /> "I believe the Career Development Plan helped me <br /> reach my goal of climbing the Maintenance Worker <br /> ladder. In addition, I feel that career development can <br /> fi - help others if they regularly update their Career <br /> Development Mans and receive the proper training.' <br /> -Michael Spangler, Public Works Department <br /> "I a lied and com eted for a re ul r <br /> pp p g a position as a Code Enforcement <br /> .Specialist with the land use work group. I was the <br /> successful candidate. I feel without career ~ <br /> development opportunities, I would not be in the job I <br /> am in today which meets all of my career <br /> development goals." <br /> - Pat Wasmundt, Planning £t Development <br /> Department <br /> Career.._De..v...eto.pment._Contacfis. are available to answer general program <br /> questions. For additional information, contact Deni.$e...~mith ext. 5731, in <br /> HRRS. <br /> The City of Eugene values diversity in its work force and <br /> is committed to affirmative action. <br /> http://ceonline/HRRS/careerdev/Remodel%20Aug%2003/default.htm 4/28/2004 <br /> <br />