This program helps employees prepare for tomorrow's jobs today. Local 11 created and fund the program. More than 1,200 employees enrolled in college courses through Workforce Development winter term 1998, the first term available. The State of Ohio Training Catalog is a directory of training courses available to Civil Service employees across the state. Through a partnership with Ohio's two-year college network, courses are available at Belmont Technical College, Central Ohio Technical College, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Columbus State Community College, Cuyahoga Community College, Lima Technical College, Rio Grande, Sinclair Community College, Stark State College of Technology, and University of Toledo Community and Technical College.
Employees receive certificates for each seminar that they complete.
Technology, promotions and work redesign are situations that can require state employees to expand their skills. Participation in PETE leads to improved job performance, enhanced study skills, expanded career path opportunities, assistance in reaching educational goals, and a boost in self-esteem. To date about 1,600 employees have participated in the PETE program. DAS, the business manager of state government, was established in 1973 to centralize many services that can be managed more efficiently and economically under one department.