The Bahamas Government established the Public Service Training Centre in 1970. Its name was changed in 1996, to the Public Service Centre for Human Resources Development (PSCHRD). PSCHRD is under the direction of the Minister responsible for the Public Service and the Permanent Secretary. The Director of Training has direct supervision.

The Public Service Centre for Human Resources Development is the training arm of the Ministry of the Public Service and is responsible for formulating training policies, facilitating training for the entire Public Service and processing requests/recommendations for the following:

 In-Service Training Awards (INSTAs)
 Bond Documents
 Unpaid Study Leave
 Special Leave
 Educational Loans

This booklet is designed to provide the policies and procedures to human resources officers and others who are responsible for processing and submitting requests and/or recommendations relative to the above-mentioned areas.

The information in this booklet is presented in the following format:

 Policies
 Procedures
 Flowcharts
 Checklists
 Samples of Relevant Documents

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