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-100- [[3-column table]] | ACTION ITEM | RESULTS [[line across page]] | | IV. [[underline]]OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYEES TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS, PERFORM AT THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL, AND ADVANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR ABILITIES[[/underline]] | | A. | [[underline]]Situation[[/underline]]: Existing forms of Upward Mobility at the Smithsonian Institution are restricted because they came about as a commitment made by separate organizations and are not Institution-wide in application. There is a need to establish an Institution-wide Program in accordance with Civil Service Guidelines. | | | 1. An Upward Mobility Policy for the Smithsonian Institution will be established, in handbook form, focusing on affirmative action to facilitate the development and implementation of specific career opportunities for lower grade level employees, at the bureau and office levels. | Handbook has been established and is pending approval. | | Responsible Official: Upward Mobility Coordinator | | | 2. A comprehensive Upward Mobility Program will be established, including an Upward Mobility training agreement, developed for Civil Service Commission approval, to facilitate qualifying employees, below GS-9 or equivalent, to meet X-118 Standards for positions with greater growth through special training, education, and/or on-the-job experience. | This item is being developed and will be finalized by October 1,76 | | Responsible Official: Upward Mobility Coordinator | | | 3. The Office of Equal Opportunity will be provided position ceilings and resources to support 5 employees in the initial Institution-wide Upward Mobility Program. | Pending approval of S.I. FY'77 budget. | | Responsible Official: Upward Mobility Coordinator | | | 4. Bureau and Office managers will be solicited to participate in the program, commiting a portion of their anticipated vacancies, in administrative, technical, professional, craft/trade, and labor occupations, in an effort to diversify the employee population in those careers. | Has been initiated and will be finalized by October 1, 1976. | | Responsible Official: Upward Mobility Coordinator [[/3-column table]]