Chiefs of Divisions and Separate Offices may request waiver of the above eligibility requirements. The waiver request must explain why the training cannot be delayed until the nominee meets the criteria. The schedule of program activities will be tailored to meet the group and individual needs of selected participants, taking into consideration their duty stations. Periodic travel to Nashville will be required for participants with duty stations outside the Nashville area. The program spans a 12-month period, beginning in January and concluding in December.
Employees participate on a part-time basis while assigned to their regular positions.
Participants are typically away from their work areas an average of four to six hours in any workweek. Site visits and work on team projects may result in absences from work areas for up to a week at a time. Each participant will prepare their IDP with the assistance of their mentor, which will identify realistic goals and objectives, their training plan and other activities scheduled. The plan will be approved by the program administrator. The Deputy District Commander manages the LDP and appoints a program administrator to oversee the program.