internal training Inform supervisors of the programs. need to nominate employees with disabilities. 2.Increase FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Determine what Increase in the number of participation of mentorship opportunities employees with disabilities employees with are available to VA who participate in internal disabilities in VA employees. mentoring opportunities. mentoring Determine requirements programs for mentorship (mentors and mentees). Ensure mentorship programs are disseminated VA-wide and that employees with disabilities participate. 3. Educate VA FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Articles and Improved acceptance of VA’s staff on the memorandums will be goal to increase the number distinction between prepared and issued. of employees with disabilities goals for The topic will be included who participate in training and employees with in training and conference mentoring disabilities (re calls. training and mentoring programs) and discrimination. 4. Monitor the FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Use the VA National Will have the ability to monitor composition of and Database for Interns results. participants in ongoing (VANDI) to track training and participation in internships mentoring and fellowships. programs. Track and report participation rates. 5. Encourage VA FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Create guidance for VA New employees feel offices to provide a and offices on appointing a welcomed and have a better for new ongoing buddy for a new employee. impression of VA. “buddy”
internal training programs. Inform supervisors of the need to nominate employees with disabilities. 2.Increase participation of employees with disabilities in VA mentoring programs FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Determine what mentorship opportunities are available to VA employees. Determine requirements for mentorship (mentors and mentees). Ensure mentorship programs are disseminated VA-wide and that employees with disabilities participate. Increase in the number of employees with disabilities who participate in internal mentoring opportunities. 3. Educate VA staff on the distinction between goals for employees with disabilities (re training and mentoring programs) and discrimination. FY 2012 VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Articles and memorandums will be prepared and issued. The topic will be included in training and conference calls. Improved acceptance of VA’s goal to increase the number of employees with disabilities who participate in training and mentoring 4. Monitor the composition of participants in training and mentoring programs. FY 2012 and ongoing VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Use the VA National Database for Interns (VANDI) to track participation in internships and fellowships. Track and report participation rates. Will have the ability to monitor results. 5. Encourage VA offices to provide a “buddy” for new FY 2012 and ongoing VACO/VHA/VBA/NCA Create guidance for VA offices on appointing a buddy for a new employee. New employees feel welcomed and have a better impression of VA.
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