5 U.S.C. § 4103 : US Code - Section 4103: Establishment of training programs

Search 5 U.S.C. § 4103 : US Code - Section 4103: Establishment of training programs

(a) In order to assist in achieving an agency's mission and
performance goals by improving employee and organizational
performance, the head of each agency, in conformity with this
chapter, shall establish, operate, maintain, and evaluate a program
or programs, and a plan or plans thereunder, for the training of
employees in or under the agency by, in, and through Government
facilities and non-Government facilities. Each program, and plan
thereunder, shall - 
(1) conform to the principles, standards, and related
requirements contained in the regulations prescribed under
section 4118 of this title;
(2) provide for adequate administrative control by appropriate
authority;
(3) provide that information concerning the selection and
assignment of employees for training and the applicable training
limitations and restrictions be made available to employees of
the agency; and
(4) provide for the encouragement of self-training by employees
by means of appropriate recognition of resultant increases in
proficiency, skill, and capacity.
Two or more agencies jointly may operate under a training program.
(b)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an
agency may train any employee of the agency to prepare the employee
for placement in another agency if the head of the agency
determines that such training would be in the interests of the
Government.
(2) In selecting an employee for training under this subsection,
the head of the agency shall consider - 
(A) the extent to which the current skills, knowledge, and
abilities of the employee may be utilized in the new position;
(B) the employee's capability to learn skills and acquire
knowledge and abilities needed in the new position; and
(C) the benefits to the Government which would result from such
training.
(c) The head of each agency shall, on a regular basis - 
(1) evaluate each program or plan established, operated, or
maintained under subsection (a) with respect to accomplishing
specific performance plans and strategic goals in performing the
agency mission; and
(2) modify such program or plan as needed to accomplish such
plans and goals.