By STEPHEN LOSEY
October 15, 2008
The Army plans to test a new program this fiscal year that will define the career paths and training and advancement opportunities for its 250,000 civilian employees.
Susan Duncan, the Army’s director for civilian personnel policy, told Federal Times on Oct. 9 that civilian employees will eventually be assigned to one of eight broad career groups, depending on the types of jobs they hold. Once under those career groups, employees will be told what steps or assignments they will need to take to reach their career goals. The Army will also use the groups to help employees receive the training and education needed to advance, Duncan said.
"We will restructure Army civilian education and career progression processes to facilitate career development at every level," acting Army Undersecretary Nelson Ford said Oct. 8 at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting in Washington. "To keep great talent for tomorrow, we must cultivate that potential today."
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