Professional Development:

Lifelong learning is for everyone. Those who work vigorously to promote learning opportunities for others should not neglect, in turn, their own self-development. There are many ways to grow professionally via formal training (classroom or alternate delivery), on-the-job training consisting of operational and developmental assignments, and self-development activities. Successful career development requires initiative on the part of the employee and the guidance and support of the employee's supervisor. Professional development activities keep employees flexible and adaptable and result in increased job satisfaction through lateral moves or opportunities for promotion that provide variety and new challenges.