Applications now available for professional development fund for HSA health science professionals
The 2010-2012 HSPBA collective agreement includes a Letter of Agreement ... Re: Professional Development Fund ... which provides for a $450,000 Professional Development Fund for use by all HSPBA members, including members represented by unions other than HSA, over the term of the collective agreement.
The amount available to HSA members covered by the HSPBA contract is approximately $450,000, which includes HSAs portion of this fund plus Bill 29 funds that were approved but never claimed.
HSA will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books and related expenses to a maximum of $1,000 for courses taken between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.
The deadline for applications is December 31 2011.
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