Congratulations to PASS graduates
--DAS Office of Training and Development, July 2006

Congratulations to the 10 DAS employees who graduated from the Professional Administrative Support Services (PASS) programs during ceremonies held recently.

The PASS Level 1 and 2 programs are part of the ongoing efforts of DAS to provide quality continuing education for state employees.

PASS Level 1 is a 12-week course meeting once a week. Participants learn communication, math, computer, organizational, time management, problem-solving, decision-making, listening and memory skills.

More than 309 state employees have graduated from Level 1 since 2001. This program received the 2004 Program of the Year award from the National Association of Government Training and Development Organization.

PASS Level 2 is a 14-week, team- and project-based program meeting once a week. Participants expand on the skills gained in Level 1 and prepare for leadership roles in the workplace.

More than 60 state employees have graduated from Level 2 since 2003.

The following DAS employees were recognized during one of five graduation ceremonies held recently:

PASS Level 1 graduates

• Jim Akhtar, Human Resources Division, Business Office
• Jessica Grimm, HRD Test Services
• Melody Gullion, HRD Employee Records Unit
• Melinda Humphrey, HRD Office of Benefits Administration Services
• Carolyn Porter, HRD Office of Benefits Administration Services
• Rosemary Reid, HRD Test Services
• Lorraine Sapp, HRD Employee Records Unit