Career development is an organized approach used to match employee goals with the business needs of the agency in support of workforce development initiatives. In this process:

The purpose of career development is to:

• Enhance each employee's current job performance.

• Enable individuals to take advantage of future job opportunities.

• Fulfill agencies' goals for a dynamic and effective workforce.

Who's Responsible For It?

• Managers are responsible for linking the organization's needs to employee career goals, and can assist employees in the career planning process.

• Human Resources is responsible for designing career paths and employee development programs that help employees reach their goals.

• Each employee is responsible for planning and managing his/her career.