The Career Development and Training Branch announce the 2012-2013 Career Builder Express Program.   This program is a 10-month computer-based program linked by a cross-training assignment, mentoring partnership and course review summaries.  It is designed to provide interested employees with a flexible and innovative learning experience.  Through SkillSoft interactive online courses, participants are able to develop and enhance skills in the areas of self-management, leadership, project management and change management.  The cross-training assignment and mentoring partnership reinforce the participant’s knowledge, skills and abilities to enhance organizational relationships and output.  Participants are also required to attend a 1-week Developmental Review session at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, MD.

PROGRAM DATES:  June 20, 2012-April 26, 2013

ELIGIBILITY:  Permanent full-time and CORE employees at the GS-13 level and below.

COST:  There is no tuition cost.  Any travel cost associated with the cross-training assignment is the responsibility of the participant’s office, directorate or region.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 15, 2012

Interested employees should contact LaTonia Jackson, Program Manager, at 202-212-2088 or latonia.jackson@dhs.gov for an application package.