Training Needs Assessments were done on 19 building mechanics and 3 electricians from the zones. They will begin training in the areas identified through the assessments at the Georgia Power training facility by January 2000. Some of these courses will also qualify for technical college credit hours and HOPE Grant money. All Facilities Management mechanics, electricians and trades workers will receive training as funding becomes available and the employee meets the eligibility requirements. The Georgia Power training is conducted during regular working hours at an off site location.
Classes are limited to four participants to one instructor.
In order to be eligible for the courses Facilities Management employees must have a good performance rating, good attendance and have been employed by the University for more than one year. All Facilities Management employees will attend these eight hour sessions. They are interactive and teach employees communication skills that will be useful at work and in their personal lives. Facilities Management has contracted with Lin Inlow of Georgia State University to provide a series of courses to all employees on conflict resolution. It is a four part series on dealing with conflict.