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Workforce Development
The City of Portsmouth is committed to providing training opportunities and continued professional development of employees. Through our Training and Development Programs, which includes our five series of training track, employees at all levels within the City are provided with opportunities to learn new and/or improve on existing skills and behaviors. Each training series will include 7 to 8 topics.
Goals
- Provide systematic training and development programs which promote and develop effective leadership, management and employee participation, accountability, and performance improvement
- Create, promote and foster an organizational environment that values development, diversity and growth opportunities for all employees and provide development opportunities that enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities that enrich the City of Portsmouth
- Provide individuals and the City with the tools to respond effectively to customer needs as well as current and future demands for service
- Promote, support and leverage technology resources, and tools to improve and enhance workflow efficiency and improve customer service
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Educational Partnerships
Regent University is proud to be in partnership with the city of Portsmouth! All City of Portsmouth employees, including one's spouse and dependents, receive a 25% tuition scholarship toward any of Regent's 128 degree programs offered online or on campus.
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Fellowship & Internship Program
The City of Portsmouth’s Fellowship and Internship program promotes the growth and development of our future workforce by offering internships to graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students.
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I Want to Improve...
Tell us what you want to improve, and we can provide a course or course series that is appropriate for you.
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Training Registration & Requests
Learn how to sign up online for training opportunities or request a specific training.
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Training Testimonials
Read testimonials from recent training and workshop participants, including what they learned and liked about the training.