1. By: Linda Ortiz

2. A Career Learning Plan (CLP) is a roadmap that you prepare as a means of reaching career goals. This formal written plan is designed to:  document accomplishments and goals,  identify training needs and potential details, and  identify other opportunities for growth.

3. Assess: Identify where you are, so you can see where you want to go. Plan: Map out a process to increase your developmental goals. Implement: Put your CLP to Work! Follow-Up: Review it with your manager to chart progress and update your CLP.

4.  Article 30, Section 2(d) of the National Agreement states: ◦ Each employee will be entitled to establish a CLP with assistance and advice provided by the employer, ◦ The employer will make reasonable efforts, consistent with workload and staffing needs, to approve up to 16 hours of administrative time per calendar year for self-directed training or developmental activities, if such activities are related to the employee’s current or prospective job duties.

5.  The Form 10094, Employee Career Learning Plan, can be found in the Frequently Used Forms under Training Forms.  Managers and Management Officials may prepare their Career Learning Plan using the Leadership Succession Review (LSR) program.

6. Use the SMART method to write your goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. Example: A Management and Program Assistant wants to become a Management and Program Analyst. This individual determines that he/she needs a developmental assignment to be certain that this career goal is a good fit and to get an accurate picture of the position. The objective for this individual reads as follows: “To work with an analyst as a collateral duty on a (specific) program or project from start to completion if possible.” Example – What I want/need Short Term (1 year): To determine the fit for myself for becoming an analyst. What I want/need Longer Term (2-3 years): Make myself competitive for an analyst position within the next 2 years.

7. The Career Management Resource Center (CMRC) is a tool designed to assist you in developing your career plan in the IRS. The CMRC will help you explore the possibilities available at the IRS, and help realize career goals.

8.  Career Management Resource Center (CMRC) http://mycareerplan.web.irs.gov/  Career Learning Plan Workbook http://erc.web.irs.gov/docs/2002/HCO/CDS/CLPWorkbookRev12.05.do c  Skillsoft http://learning.irs.gov/  Leadership Competencies http://shr.web.irs.gov/oe/LDS&P_Docs/LeadershipModel-v-4.doc  Technical Competencies http://awss.web.irs.gov/PersonnelServices/Mid&Top/TechnicalCompete ncyDefinitions.doc