PS&T Unit employees who are active, dues-paying members of PEF, are eligible to participate in the professional development opportunities under Article 15 of the New York State/PEF Collective Bargaining Agreement. Under Article 15, the Professional Development Committee reviews, approves, and funds programs such as training courses, grants, reimbursement, etc., that address the professional development needs of PEF-represented employees. The Tuition Reimbursement Program, made available through PEF and the NYS Office of Employee Relations (OER), is one such program.
Visit OERCollege Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) & Nurses’ Enhanced College Tuition Reimbursement (NECTR)
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying tuition expenses incurred for courses that begin during the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 under the College Tuition Reimbursement (CTR) Program and the Nurses’ Enhanced College Tuition Reimbursement (NECTR) Program. Applications for courses or events that began on or after January 1, 2024, and ended prior to May 20, 2024, may be submitted within 90 days after the launch date.
CTR & NECTR Guidelines Online CTR & NECTR Application PortalCertification & Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred for educational events that begin during the time period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 under the Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) Program. Applications for courses or events that began on or after January 1, 2024, and ended prior to May 20, 2024, may be submitted within 90 days after the launch date.
CLEFR Guidelines Online CLEFR Application PortalCertification & License Renewal Fee Reimbursement (CLRFR) Program
PEF-represented employees may apply for one (1) reimbursement for certification and license renewals that are required for the PEF-represented employee’s position, that are paid for during the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Applications for renewals that were paid for on or after January 1, 2024, through May 20, 2024, may be submitted within 90 days after the launch date.
CLRFR Guidelines Online CLRFR Application/PortalWorkshop and Seminar Reimbursement (WSR) Program & Nurses’ Enhanced Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement (NEWSR) Program
PEF-represented employees may apply for reimbursement for qualifying expenses incurred for educational events that begin during the time period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 under the Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement (WSR) Program. Applications for courses or events that began on or after January 1, 2024, and ended prior to May 20, 2024, may be submitted 90 days after the launch date.
WSR & NEWSR Guidelines Online WSR & NEWSR Application/PortalVisit OER for more information.
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