The PDA feature of the Employee Tuition Plan provides for prepayment of tuition and approved fees up to $4000 (of the $8,000) for classes that improve or enhance a member’s position in the workplace.

• Includes classes such as: labor studies, public speaking, communication, professional development, computer classes and job related technical skills courses including testing and licensing fees.  On-line PDA may be approved.

• Up to $1500 of the $4000 can be used for Educational Enrichment Courses (EEC) at approved educational institutions. These are courses that pique a member’s interest in learning and allow for career and educational exploration.  Hobby and sports classes are excluded. (Note: Temporary employees are not eligible for PDA-EEC)

• Books and certain fees are covered.

• IMPORTANT DEADLINE – Classes must be approved prior to class start date. It is strongly recommended applications be submitted 30 days before class start date.  Once classes are approved a voucher will be issued.  Vouchers must be submitted to the provider prior to, but no later than, the first day of class, based on the school requirements.  See Vouchers section below for instructions on voucher use.

• Employee cannot start class without an approved Official Tuition Voucher.