Policy Design Training & Development
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is responsible for establishing development and training policy for the training and learning needs of the federal government's employees.
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Law
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The Government Employees Training Act of July 7, 1958, gave the federal government the authority to train its employees. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management develops policy surrounding the administration of, and learning needs, for employees.
Development
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The Office of Personnel Management does not allow training opportunities for non-work related factors, such as race, religion, age or sex. Human resources development programs are allowed to orient federal employees to their agency or assignment, and to provide the knowledge and skills to improve an employee's job performance.
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Training
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Training policy requires federal employees to be trained in the most cost-effective way available. Training is available through self-study, coaching and mentoring at government and non-government facilities.
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