The NYS/UUP Joint Labor Management Committee has announced funding for the Individual Development Awards (IDA) Program which was negotiated pursuant to Article 21 of the 2016-2022 Agreement between NYS and UUP. The IDA program is intended to assist eligible employees (both full and part-time employees) to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. Funding may be provided to enhance teaching, research capabilities, professional knowledge and skills. Funding can be obtained for things as diverse as but not limited to: conference/workshop attendance, scholarly pursuit relating to research projects or additional education etc. Please view the links below.
Funds being allocated to Cobleskill are for two different time periods. An allocation for the period of April 2017 to July 1, 2018 will be used to fund retroactive projects. Additionally there is a second allocation for the period of July 2, 2018 to July 1 2019. The expenses for activities that occur July 2, 2018 through July 1, 2019 must be incurred before July 1, 2019. The maximum amount that can be awarded to an applicant is $1,000.
The process involves a short application, a copy of the individual’s professional resume and a one page request letter detailing what the award will be use for by the individual. Members can read the information about the program using the link below. The application (see link below) with all required documents returned to the Office of Human Resources by Monday, March 25, 2019 will receive full consideration by the IDA Awards Committee.
To receive award funds for reimbursement, awardees must provide documentation of funds spent, receipts, and a one page program summary of how the award was used. If members have any additional questions regarding IDA awards, they can contact the UUP chapter office at 518-255-5250.
Program guidelines for the IDA program may be found at: https://goer.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/12/individual-development-award-program-guidelines.pdf
The application that employees may use to apply for IDA awards may be found at: https://goer.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2018/12/individual-development-award-application-12-2018.pdf