Program Expectations and Eligibility

Expectations

As a participant in the UR Career Pathways (URCP) program, there are certain expectations that must be met to ensure successful completion of the program and successful career development, such as coordinating work schedules and receiving approval from your supervisor for any time away from work required to participate in URCP.

Eligibility criteria

• Must have been employed by the University for at least one year in current regular full-time position, prior to submission of the application
  • Please Note: Eligibility criteria for nursing positions to include LPN and RN, requires employment with the organization, or in current role, for at least nine (9) months.
• Must have been continuously employed during the most recent performance review period and received a minimum Meets Expectation (or Successful)
• Is in good standing (no disciplinary action in the last six months)
• Is interested in career development at the University
• Has been recommended by a current manager who will support release time to attend trainings and/or educational needs
• Will remain an active employee (full-time status is required) throughout the program and will complete the program
• Individuals who have already been accepted into an academic degree program are not eligible to participate

UR Career Passport

The UR Career Passport is provided to each participant and will be completed and returned at the end of the participant’s career navigation journey, indicating successful completion of all program requirements.

Benefits

Enhanced tuition

For positions that require a formal degree or certification from an external provider:

• Tuition costs will be covered at 100% with no out-of-pocket expense for participants in an approved program
• Tuition fees will be paid directly to the partnering educational institution on your behalf

Important note: This also includes any books and fees required for the educational program.

Release time

Participants who are enrolled in a formal degree program or participating in internal training to prepare them for a high-demand position will be eligible to receive up to eight hours per week of paid release time, based on full-time equivalency (FTE) level.

While participating in URCP, it is important to understand that:

• Approval for the Program does not guarantee a new position or promotion as a result of completing the Program.
• Approval for admission into the Program does not guarantee admission into any required educational programs. You remain responsible for admission into any such programs for which you may be approved under the Program.
• If employment ends (voluntarily or involuntarily), eligibility for participation in the Program and any University sponsorship for external education will end.
• Additional requirements for participation in the Program may apply if you participate in tuition-based programming.
• Active employment in an eligible status, full-time preferred, must be maintained through completion of the program.
• Participating employees will not be eligible for the University tuition benefits while in this Program. As an alternative, employees will be eligible for the UR Career Pathways tuition benefits.