Classes range from orientation sessions to advanced management training. Many in-house workshops are used to reinforce the company's policy regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Employees are provided learning experiences to enable them to support equal employment theories and practices and to acquire sensitivity to human relations problems. NS encourages promotion from within whenever available talent can best meet NS' needs. Employees are recommended for promotion based on their qualifications for a position.
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NS' commitment to equal employment opportunity is more than a covenant not to discriminate. Affirmative action is the tool the company uses to comply with the spirit of equal employment opportunity and civil rights legislation. The company maintains affirmative action plans to assist in implementing its commitment to hire and promote minorities, women, covered veterans and disabled people at all levels in the company. Government agencies, state employment offices, and special service agencies are contacted as employment needs dictate. Special measures are taken to attract qualified females in non-traditional jobs and assure that minorities, as well as Vietnam era, disabled and other covered veterans, are encouraged to apply for employment.