The Pay and Personnel Center, Procedures and Development branch proudly announces the 2013 schedule for the Human Resource Systems and the Reservist workshops (E-Mail All SPO Message L/12). Unfortunately, due to reduced travel funds and our shift in focus to Global Pay testing and documentation, the number of classes offered this year is significantly reduced. However, as time and resource availability permit, we will accept and accommodate as many requests for on-site workshop delivery as possible. Requesting units must provide TONO's and cover travel costs for two instructors. Please e-mail your requests early to PPC-PF-PD@uscg.mil.
HR Systems Workshop (HRS): This workshop is focused on the Coast Guard Servicing Personnel Office Manual, PPCINST M5231.3 (series). The format of this workshop is open discussion forum with exercises that allow data entry in a Direct Access test environment. There are case scenarios and student accounts for both Direct Access and JUMPS so attendees can work through a situation in class and see the end result in JUMPS, creating a positive learning environment. Topic selection was based on a combination of previous student survey input, issues provided by PPC Customer Care, and identified problem areas from PPC (MAS) and (SES) branches. We have also incorporated Travel systems into the curriculum and will focus on the Web-based version TPAX.
Reserve Component Member Workshop (RES): This workshop is designed specifically for Reserve Component (RC) members. The topics covered are based on inquiries and requests for information from Reservists. This workshop does not provide SPO data entry procedures. However, for active duty personnel, it is an excellent introduction to the Reserve program. All who attend will come away with an understanding of how the Coast Guard's pay and personnel systems function to provide accurate and timely compensation to members of the Reserve component.
2013 PPC Topeka and On-Site Training Schedule
See updates above.