FORMS OF TRAINING

Examples of appropriate training include: professional continuing education; leadership training; tuition support for higher education, community college, or General Education Diploma (GED) courses; apprenticeship and skilled trades programs; stackable certificates; language training; or other personal development such as financial literacy and management.

INTERNAL TRAINING

Externally contracted training provided by the organization for all employees can count towards the allocation threshold by dividing the total training cost by the number of employees.

MECHANISMS OF TRAINING SUPPORT

The support provided can include directly paying tuition and fees, reimbursement for books, travel, lodging, and expenses, and providing paid work-time attendance.

SCOPE OF EMPLOYEES

Indicator metrics apply to all employees (see definition in the General Clarifications)