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Implementing learning and development programs

Implementing learning and development programs

- I come from humble beginnings. Growing up my dream job was working in a building with air conditioning, because everyone I knew worked outside in the heat. But in childhood, there were teachers who saw promise in me and ensured that I had access. Access to the right tools, mentors, and resources. Career development programs serve the same purpose for professionals, turning an employee's dreams into achievable goals. Career development programs are initiatives designed to support employees in advancing their professional skills, achieving career goals, improving job performance, and aligning their professional growth with organizational or market needs. Career pathing is a career development model used by organizations to establish a path for growth for all roles within a company. A well-designed career path can serve two purposes. First, HR professionals can use the data they gathered regarding knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform each position to determine where a…

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