The Tier Career Path Development Program was designed to:

• Create a suggested curriculum of courses and learning opportunities for Tiers and other represented employees

• Develop a qualified labor pool for functional areas

• Enhance the employees' existing skills and develop new ones

• Align suggested learning with the individual's plans for potential advancement

As requested in the agreement between the Company and Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) effective August 1, 2002, this program:

• Reviews knowledge and skills required for Tiers at each level in each corridor
• Examines job requirements and associated training needs
• Helps determine specific training and education requirements, including core training needs, job-specific training classroom courses, and other developmental opportunities as appropriate.

The Tier Employee Materials and Tier Manager Materials were created to help Tier employees develop and implement a career development path.

This program may be used by the OAAs, if they so desire.