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• Human Resources must receive the completed application and it must be approved before
signing up for the course/training.
• Course/training must be relevant and beneficial to GESMN, the applicant’s current position or
their future development.
• Individuals who have received corrective action (a CAP) for any infraction other than
attendance or have been on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) in the past 12 months are
not eligible to apply for a scholarship, unless the course is a recommended action of the
PIP.Applications may be found on GoodPoint and sent to training@gesmn.org when completed.

If you’re looking for scholarship ideas, consider these organizations: Science Museum of Minnesota;
MRA; Management Concepts; NAMI St. Cloud; American Schools Association; Blackbaud University;
MESH-MN; Normandale Community College; Minnesota Rehabilitation Association; Landmark
Worldwide; Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute; MN Council of Nonprofits; Kaplan
Professional Schools; Certified Training Institute; Poverty Institute; National Association of Social
Workers; Pacer Center; Wilder Foundation

PAYING FOR COURSES

It is the responsibility of the individual receiving a scholarship to follow Accounts Payable processes and
timelines. Original invoices and receipts should be sent to Accounts Payable and copies sent to
training@gesmn.org.

INVOICES

GESMN’s preferred way of paying for courses/training is through an invoice. Employees should submit
an invoice to Accounts Payable using account 8450-130-999-999 with appropriate approvals.

APPROVAL LEVELS

• Below $250 Manager only
• $250 - $2,500 Director approval required
• Greater than $2,500 Chief Officer approval is required.

CREDIT CARD

CORPORATE CARD

In the event a credit card is required, employees should make arrangements with a corporate card
holder in their department. It is the responsibility of the cardholder to obtain and submit receipts when

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