Common use of Selection of Trainees Clause in Contracts

Selection of Trainees. A) RSDC of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer. Neither the Company nor the Union shall discriminate in any manner whatsoever against any person because of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap status, veteran status, or union activity. B) When the Company decides to add a trainee or trainees, the job will be posted. Applicants will complete the Maintenance Training Application. Applicants may be either current employees of the Company (internal applicants) or non-employees (external applicants). C) Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. D) Applicable education and work experience will be considered along with attendance (a minimum of 6 points under the current attendance system), work record and work history for internal applicants. External applicants will be evaluated based on reference and educational checks. Successful applicants will participate in an assessment process including tests and interviews. Internal applicants who successfully complete the assessment process will be offered the position(s) prior to external applicants. If two or more internal applicants are considered to be equal by the Company, the applicant(s) will be offered the position in order of seniority. E) The acceptance or rejection of applicants shall not be subject to review through the grievance procedure. F) The applicants shall be given the opportunity to review this program before they are offered a trainee position. G) Each trainee shall sign agreements with RSDC of Michigan agreeing to the terms of these standards. H) All records of trainees will be maintained for at least five (5) years from the date the trainee completes or exits this training program.