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CSEA members: Get ahead with Skills for Success courses Apply Today! SKILLS FOR SUCCESS Courses for CSEA-represented employees September - December 2015 To view the course catalog, visit www.nyscseapartnership.org CSEA members employed by New York state, local government agencies and the private sector have opportunities to take Skills for Success training courses offered by the NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training. Course participation, as space permits, by CSEA-represented employees in local government agencies, school districts, state authorities and the private sector is sponsored by the CSEA WORK Institute. Skills for Success courses provide employees with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to accomplish job assignments more effectively. Nearly 100 classes in 46 course topic areas are scheduled statewide from September through December 2015. The training is available at no cost to employees or agencies. All courses are held at conveniently located training sites. In order to increase participation in courses while eliminating time away from the office and travel expenses, the Partnership is offering 13 classes using the webinar format. Employees may enroll through the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) or by completing the Partnership’s course application form. Eligibility Employees are eligible to participate in Partnership courses if they are a: • CSEA-represented New York state employee; or, • CSEA-represented employee working in local government agencies, school districts, state authorities or the private sector employee, as space permits. Available courses Choose from job-related and personal development courses under the following categories: • Individual Development • Interpersonal Communication • Language Skills • Math Skills • Trades, Operations and Maintenance • Work Management • Writing Skills For more information A web catalog of the Skills for Success courses is available on the Partnership’s website at www.nyscseapartnership.org. The catalog contains course descriptions, dates, locations and an application form that can be downloaded and printed. For more information about Skills for Success courses, call 518-486-7814 or, for areas outside the Capital Region, call 1-800- 253-4332, or email at learning@ nyscseapartnership.org. Sponsored Insurance Programs Give us a call... We’re here to help. 1-877-217-4159 • Disability • Life • HHCR • CI Auto • Home • Umbrella • Renters • New! Guaranteed Issue Critical Illness Insurance • All Members can get up to $30,000 in Critical Illness coverage with no health questions asked • Covers 5 major illnesses including Cancer & Heart Attack • $75 Annual Wellness Benefit • Portable - keep your coverage if you retire or leave your current position Group Disability Insurance • Fills a gap since NYS does not provide Disability to State Workers • Covers sickness and accidents that occur both on and off the job • Benefits for covered conditions are paid in addition to workers’ comp, sick time, and any other insurance policies you have Term Life Insurance • Up to $250,000 in coverage available for Members, and up to $150,000 for Spouses • Up to $50,000 in coverage available with no medical questions asked for Members under age 55 Hospital & Home Care Recovery Insurance • Provides Members with extra money to help cover the cost of a hospital stay and the recovery afterwards • Cash benefits are paid in addition to any other insurance you have • Members under age 75 and their Spouses are eligible • No medical exam or health questions to enroll HHCR Age: Under 70 Monthly Rates Monthly Rate: $25 Rates as of October, 2012 Universal Life Insurance • Up to $500,000 in coverage available for Members and $200,000 for Spouses • Policy builds cash value that earns interest • Only three simple health questions to answer October 2015 The Work Force 19


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