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Steve Keeton

501-682-2252

501-682-5335

The Interagency Training Program (IATP) Advisory Council is pleased to provide State employees a variety of training opportunities. The programs are designed to meet the continuing needs for employee development and improved job performance.

The Program was approved by the Governor on December 14, 1983. Several months prior to approval, the Advisory Council worked with the Office of Personnel Management and other State agencies to survey employee training needs and develop the initial phase of the Program.

The establishment of the Program reflects the concern of agencies to accomplish positive strides in Arkansas State Government. The cooperation and volunteerism provided by the participating agencies are the cornerstones of the Interagency Training Program.

Based on advice and input received from employees, supervisors, administrators and directors of participating agencies, the Advisory Council and Program Coordinator periodically update the training plan and conduct needs assessments.

The Council encourages you to improve your job performance through the programs offered. Please contact your immediate supervisor and training liaison concerning enrollment procedures.You also may communicate with us at any time. The Interagency Training Program Staff may be reached by phoning 501-682-2252.

General Information
Program Date:	Actual date(s) program conducted.
Enrollment Period:	First date is the first day enrollments will be accepted. The second date is that last day enrollments will be accepted.
Confirmations:	Following the closing date, participants will be notified, by IATP through the agency training liaison, of the time and location of the class.
Registration Fees:	All checks, vouchers, and/or warrants should be made payable to Interagency Training Program
Certificates:	Participants successfully completing a program are awarded certificates and Continuing Education Units (CEU's). CEU transcripts are maintained by IATP
Specials:	All programs listed are available for specials-one program conducted for employees of one agency/department. Specials may be tailored to meet agency needs.
Open Date Programs:	Programs offered on an as needed basis. Enrollments should be submitted to IATP for an "open date." Once enough enrollments are received, a program will be scheduled.
Qualified CPM Programs:	The IATP courses which have been qualified as contact hours toward Certified Public Manager Certification are designated by an asterisk in the program listing.
Training Arrangements for Disabled Employees:	IATP recognizes its obligation to make training programs equally accessible to employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for specific disabilities will be made whenever necessary and possible. However, it is the employees responsibility to advise IATP of the need for special accommodations or procedures when he or she enrolls for training. IATP reserves the right to require verification of the need for accommodation and to refuse special accommodations when the employee fails to provide adequate notice.
Enrollment Form:	Click for Link to Forms

Uniform Grievance Procedure Programs

Governor's Executive Order 86-1 and Executive Order 93-1

Governor's Executive Order 86-1 and 93-1 (and accompanying policies and procedures) plus Governor's Policy Directive #8 require that EEO/Grievance Officers and supervisory level (and above) personnel complete specific programs for compliance. Specific class dates may be found in program listing. (GPD #8 requires completion of programs within six (6) months of assuming duties.)

Supervisors

Listed below are programs which must be completed by supervisors unless the agency has requested and received an official letter for approval of substitution.

Interpersonal Communication
T.H.E. COURSE
T.H.E. UPDATE (only if T.H.E. COURSE was taken prior to 1995)
Grievance Prevention and Handling

EEO/Grievance Officers

Listed below are programs which must be completed by EEO/Grievance Officers and supervisors who also are grievance officers. See below for Certificate Program date. (Governor's Policy Directive #8 requires completion of programs within six (6) months of assuming duties.)

T.H.E. COURSE
T.H.E. UPDATE (only if T.H.E. COURSE was taken prior to 1995)
Certificate Program for EEO/Grievance Officers

Inclement Weather Training Policy

In the event of inclement weather, the Interagency Training Program will follow the guidelines established by Governor’s Policy Directive #7. Classes will begin at 10:00 a.m., unless there are extenuating circumstances. In the event state government is "closed down", the program will be rescheduled.

We will notify participants of canceled programs by contacting your training liaison. Please have your office call Interagency Training Program if you must cancel a class, otherwise your agency will be billed for you as a "no show" for scheduled programs.