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Professional and Technical Training Program
Professional & Technical Training Program Information
Formerly the Tuition Reimbursement Program
What is the Professional and Technical Training Program (PTTP)?
The Professional and Technical Training Program (PTTP) is an expansion of the current Tuition Reimbursement Program. More resources have been allocated towards supporting professional or technical/skill development so that Yukon government employees’ skills and knowledge keep pace with industry standards.
Who can access this fund?
Open to all Yukon government employees hired under the Public Service Act, the PTTP helps the government plan for its future and develop employees so that the Yukon public service has people who are ready to perform effectively as experienced employees leave the organization to pursue the next phases of their lives. (The PTTP does not apply to teachers who have training funds through their professional association.)
What is the PTTP funding available for?
PTTP funding is available for registration fees at conferences or workshops both within and outside the Yukon, and for training programs offered by other organizations and associations. For workshops or conferences held here, funding is available for up to 50 percent of the registration fees, while funding for outside conferences and workshops can be up to 100 percent of fees. Funding for other types of educational programs is also available.
The PTTP also provides for a cost-sharing arrangement with departments and employees to pay professional membership fees – the program pays for one third, the employee pays for one third and the department pays for one third of fees where membership relates to the employee’s duties and responsibilities.
Contact Information - Professional and Technical Training Program
Phone:
867-667-5991
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