Page Title: Training Resources

This page updated August 20, 2008

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The Training Section provides a variety of training and consultative services to ARB andCal/EPA staff. The Training Section is reponsible for developing training policy; registering employees in training programs and classes; maintaining a library of self-instructional audio/video cassette tapes dealing with numerous technical and management related topics; maintaining and publishing the Training Plan and Guide; assisting management teams in the development of their annual training plans; consulting with management to identify performance problems and associated training needs; assisting employees in the identification of appropriate courses; and, for preparing Training Plans and reports.

 

bullet State of California Training Policy, Laws and Rules bullet In-House Seminars
bullet ARB Training Plan and Guide (ASL 08-01) bullet Office of Information Services
bullet Training Request Form bullet Compliance Training Program
bullet CPS State Training Courses bullet Air Pollution Training Institute (APDI & APDLN)
bullet Department of Technology Services Training Center bullet CPR and First Aid Training
bullet The Learning Institute bullet Employee Assistance Program
bullet The Training Source bullet Defensive Driver & Vanpool Driver Training
bullet Virtual University bullet Retirement Program Seminars & Workshps
bullet Other State Training Resources bullet CARBOrators Toastmasters

In-House Seminars

bullet ARB Chairman's Air Pollution Seminar Series
   
bullet CalEPA Online Fire & Life Safety Training
  Joe Serna Jr. Cal/EPA Headquarters Building (Sacramento)
   
  The custom multimedia presentation includes life safety information that is specific to Cal EPA , and the state of California. The objective of the presentation is to provide you with essential information to assist employees in the case of a crisis event. The presentation is organized in short modules 3 to 7 minutes in length. The password to access the presentation is 1234.
   
bullet CalEPA New Employee Orientation
   
  Provides information regarding the CalEPA organization, history, cross agency programs, local partners, and headquarters building topics.
   
bullet Information Technology Security Training
   
  The State Information Security Officer recommends all staff attend routine security training. (Windows Media, 300KB)
 

Employee Assistance Program Orientation

Employees and supervisors who have not attended an orientation or those in need of a refresher about the Employee Assistance Program benefits and services are encouraged to attend one of these orientation sessions.  No ARB Training Request is required unless travel funds will be expended, however, to enroll please contact Lori Lopez at (916) 323-7053.
   
bullet Employee Assistance Program Training Catalog
bullet Employee Assistance Program Orientation Video - Employees
bullet Employee Assistance Program Orientation Video - Supervisors/Managers
 
  Contact: Lori Lopez  

 

  (916) 323-7053  
 

Defensive Driver's Training

State Law requires State employees who drive on State business to complete an approved defensive driver training class once every fours years.  The class is three and one-half hours and consists of a videotape presentation and lecture.  There is no cost for State participants. Please cancel promptly with the ARB Enrollment Coordinator.The Department of General Services, Office of Risk and Insurance Management offers the same classes as above at several off-site locations throughout the State. Additional dates will be available as new schedules are prepared.
   
bullet Defensive Driver's Training - Classroom Training Schedule
 
  To enroll, complete and submit an approved ARB Training Request to Geoff Martinez, ARB Enrollment Coordinator. Please contact Geoff Martinez at (916) 324-8893, if you have questions or require reasonable accommodation.
 

Van Pool Driver's Training

State-owned or leased automobiles and passenger vans may be used to provide commute transportation to state employees if such use does not interfere with the prescribed use of the vehicles. Vehicle operators for these commute vehicles are assigned by the participating department and are required to participate in the Department of General Services Defensive Driver Training Program specifically designed for this purpose.
   
bullet Van Pool Driver's Class Schedule
 
  To enroll, complete and submit an approved ARB Training Request to Geoff Martinez, ARB Enrollment Coordinator. Please contact Geoff Martinez at (916) 324-8893, if you have questions or require reasonable accommodation.
 

Retirement Planning

Employees may register for CalPERS Retirement Program Workshops and Seminars by calling toll free 1-877-720-7377 or online by using the CalPERS "Personal Access". Access to the following Retirement Planning Seminars and Workshops class schedules requires pre-registration to the My CalPERS site.
 
bullet Retirement Readiness Program
bullet Retirement Choices
bullet Retiree Security
bullet Planning Your Service Retirement
 

Virtual University

For information on courses, degree programs, and other services offered by California's Virtual University.

This web site contains a complete listing of accredited California colleges and universities that currently offer on-line and technology- mediated distance education courses. Catalogues are on-line as well as enrollment and registration. Register on-line to receive updates of available courses that match your interests. You may even "test drive" one of six on-line classes to see how Virtual University courses work. And, its a great site for research resources. It links on-line libraries at 60 California colleges and universities!

Contact: Geoff Martinez, (916) 324-8893

 

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