The program consists of courses that can be related to fields outside of their current job description as long as they assist in enhancing the employee's career goals. Individuals will be given information on cost coding, as appropriate. One award per person to be used before the end of the fiscal year awarded. The employee will not receive the award as cash. Required supplies may be purchased by the grant recipient using purchase card or BLM check.
Purchase card is the preferred method of payment.
Class attendance, course work, and travel will be done on the recipient's non-duty hours. Associated travel costs are not included in this award. Applications must be approved by the employee's supervisor and then submitted to the appropriate Division Chief. She will forward the applications to Nancy Sykes. The management team will review and approve the applications.