Appendix B
Federal Career Intern Training and Development Plans
1. Coverage: Intern training and development plans must cover the full
two-year period of the intern appointment.
2. Content: The plan must include the following:
Title, series and grade of the target position;
The purpose and objectives of training, including the knowledge, skills
and abilities and competencies needed for successful performance in the
target position;
The training objectives related/linked to the knowledge, skills and abilities;
Specific training and development activities and tasks that will be assigned
to accomplish these objectives;
Length of training;
The method and frequency of evaluation to assess the intern's development;
and
The target dates for completion of the objectives.
3. Plan Development:
a. The intern and others participating in the training and
developmental activities, e.g., mentor, supervisor, agency training representatives,
etc., should participate in developing the plan. The supervisor is responsible
for ensuring the development and implementation of this plan.
b. The training and development plan must be completed and communicated
to the intern within 30 days of the ate the intern enters the position.
c. The training and development plan may be modified or supplemented
throughout the training period. All changes will be in writing and communicated
to the intern within 30 days of the change.
4. Evaluation and Counseling:
The supervisor will hold periodic evaluation and counseling
sessions with the intern to review progress, to receive feedback regarding
training effectiveness, and to discuss career goals. At a minimum, these
sessions should be held every three months. The sessions will be documented
and made a part of the intern's training record. Mentors, training coordinators,
and other interested parties may be included or may provide input for the
evaluation and counseling sessions.
5. Records:
a. A copy of the training and development plan, modifications,
counseling sessions and similar documents will be provided to the intern.
b. At a minimum, the training and development plan, modifications, record
of evaluation and counseling sessions and similar documents will be maintained
by the supervisor.
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