A Planned Program for Employee Education

Abstract

R ECRUITING and maintaining a well trained and inspired corps of employees is one of the most pressing needs of American government today. The difficulties that confront American public administrators in their efforts for a strong career service in government are well known. Yet, unless such a service can be developed and maintained, the future of our governmental system may be in grave danger. The underlying purpose of the educational program for public employees in the Sacramento, California, area is to overcome some of the obstacles to the recruitment and development of trained employees. The program is based on the following concepts: (1) the existing ranks of government contain a reservoir of efficient employees and administrative leaders which should be more fully recognized and utilized; (2) the stimulation of employees to seek self-improvement is an essential element of good personnel administration; (3) sound academic preparation is an important factor in the development of efficient employees; and (4) the proper blending of experience and academic training results in a better employee than does an overemphasis on either one of these two elements.

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