VISION
To develop and retain a workforce with competencies that shape and foster the Department's
business goals.
To provide a work environment that encourages personal growth and development for all
employees.
MISSION
To create and foster a culture and environment of labor and management partnership that
continuously educates and trains employees on competencies and skills that elevate
productivity, enhance career growth, and that add to their value as DWP's most important
asset.
To promote open communication and mutal trust and respect between labor and
management regarding issues of education and training.
GUIDING PHILOSOPHIES
- Labor and management must commit to open communication and clear goals and expectations that foster mutual trust and respect.
- Safety is a core value that must be promoted and integrated in training programs.
- Training is a key investment in human capital.
- Employees must be given opportunities to improve their jobs and their lives through extensive employee involvement and participation in joint training initiatives.
- Employees' training needs must be effectively met in a safe, healthy, and responsible manner.
- Well-trained and competent employees provide value to the Department and to the citizens of Los Angeles.
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
- Provide advice and consultation on training needs, career mobility, job satisfaction and life-long learning opportunities.
- Assist in the design of training programs that develop employee skills, increase productivity and add value to the business.
- Establish accessible, flexible and enhanced learning opportunities that promote career and personal growth and serve as an educational advocate and liaison for employees in their relationship with external educational providers.
- Communicate training trends and best practices.
- Serve as a resource and mentor to trainers.
- Identify specialized targeted training for core job classifications that are difficult to recruit and retain.
- Recommend potential outreach efforts to communities on training programs that develop skills for gainful employment.
- Partner with the Joint Safety Institue on safety training to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
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