Learning is a continual process in DuPont. As your career progresses, there are opportunities to enhance your professional and personal skills. A formal process, known as Targeted Development, helps you and your supervisor in planning your development to meet both business and personal goals.
DuPont recognizes the effectiveness of experiential learning and values "on-the-job" training as a primary means of development. The company's collaboration with many leading universities, research institutions, companies, and industry & professional organizations also often present unique developmental experiences.
Formal training is another important avenue for gaining new skills. Each business within the company has ongoing training programs that are designed specifically to maximize the performance of its employees in meeting business objectives. The DuPont University taps on the expertise of external training providers and the company's own functional experts to offer a wide range of courses in areas such as Leadership & Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Personal Skills, and Safety & Health.
Other development opportunities include training sessions and seminars presented by industry or professional organizations. DuPont also offers a program that provides financial assistance to employees pursuing courses at academic institutions.