To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Jerome Threlkeld, Organizational Development Coordinator
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RE: Approval of MOU with University of Michigan-Flint for Genesee County Employee Tuition Discount
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of MOU with University of Michigan-Flint for Genesee County Employee Tuition Discount
BACKGROUND:
We currently have a tuition reimbursement program for Genesee County employees. During recent negotiations, there has been some level-setting in the amounts for the program. This MOU with University of Michigan-Flint allows us to maximize the investment in our tuition reimbursement program by offering discounted tuition to our employees. Please see all the benefits in the Discussion Section.
DISCUSSION:
Expanding MOU with University of Michigan-Flint: New Tuition Discount Maximizes Genesee County's Investment in their Educational Reimbursement Program
As we build our professional learning community, a comprehensive educational assistance program represents a strategic investment in our workforce that directly advances our organizational core values while delivering measurable business impact. This program demonstrates our commitment to employee development, talent retention, and long-term organizational success.
The standing MOU with UM-Flint is founded upon 4 principles: fostering partnerships that maximize intellectual, social and human capital, economic growth, educational opportunities and community well-being. Our tuition assistance initiative fulfills all four principles, meets negotiated promises and reinforces our organizational commitment to Community Growth:
* Employee Development and Growth
- Empowers employees to pursue higher education and advanced certifications
- Creates clear pathways for career advancement within the organization
- Demonstrates tangible investment in personal and professional development
* Talent Retention and Attraction
- Differentiates our benefits package in a competitive...
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