Career development has been a
convenient target of budget cuts, but locals unions have found
creative approaches for investing in staff.
A sabbatical program the AFT Guild negotiated with the San Diego
Community College District allows nine classified employees a
year to take 16 weeks paid leave to study at an accredited
college.
Nathan Talo used his leave to take a giant step toward his
psychology degree. Talo began working at Mesa College as a
part-time account clerk 15 years ago, and is now a senior account
clerk.
