Common use of Training Programme Clause in Contracts

Training Programme. 26:01 It is agreed that during the term of this Collective Agreement the Company and the Union will form a Training Committee to address the ongoing challenges of training. The mandate of the Committee is to review and recommend training programs that will enhance the knowledge and skills of the employees and provide opportunities within the bargaining unit. 1. The development and implementation of a Trades Apprenticeship program. 2. The development and implementation of a program whereby employees will have an opportunity to upgrade their skills and qualifications (i.e., to that of Power Engineer or Chemical Technologist). 3. Improvements to existing Plant training programs and identification of training opportunities. In addition, the Committee may review associated program(s) to manage those opportunities and where applicable, recognize the application of knowledge. Upon mutual acceptance by the Company and the Union, the program(s) identified above will be implemented as soon as practicably possible. It is agreed that the Company and/or the Union have the right to refuse to implement any of the recommendations of the Committee.