Management Development Program
The Management Trainee program was developed to provide a method of training individuals who have the skills and interest in joining our management team. Candidates may or may not have prior management experience. The intent of the program is to allow the candidate to learn about the McCoy’s business strategies, operational processes and procedures and to develop their management and leadership skills. They will also learn about the culture and principles that are the foundation of the McCoy organization.
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The program consists of a combination of the following activities:
- Classroom Instruction/Skills training
- Hands-on skills practice
- Testing and Assessment
Candidates will be required to achieve a passing score in all areas of the training in order to continue in the program. A candidate may be scheduled to repeat areas of study if not successfully completed within the specific time frame.
Classroom Instruction/Skills training will make up the majority of the program schedule. The training will provide theory, information and direction about many of the day-to-day tasks of store management.
Hands-on skills practice is where the candidate applies the instruction and training to actual day-to-day operations. This activity will take place in one of two locations:
- Local Store – a retail facility located near the training location
- Home Store – the store into which the Trainee was hired
All scheduling and work assignments are determined by the program schedule and must be followed. Any Trainee who encounters problems working the schedule as assigned should contact a member of the Training Department immediately.
Roles of Others in the Program
Trainers and Instructors will provide education and information about the assigned topics and
may conduct testing and practice activities to ensure understanding.
The Training Manager will oversee all instruction, conduct periodic progress interviews and ensure
the candidates are receiving the best possible learning opportunity. The Training Manager will
also schedule any required interviews and HQ sessions through the program.
The Store Manager in the home store will act as coach and mentor to the Management Trainee
Candidate. The Store Manager is responsible for providing the instruction opportunities required
by the training plan.
The Regional Manager for the training store will act as counselor and advisor to the Management
Trainee Candidate. They will also assist in the evaluation of the candidate’s readiness for
promotion out of the program.
The HR Manager will monitor the candidate’s progress through the program. He/she will act as the
gatekeeper for all information and feedback that relates to any Management Trainee. The HR
Manager will assist in evaluation of the candidate’s readiness for promotion. Any status changes
relevant to the Trainee will require approval by the HR Manager.
The HR Generalist will also assist in monitoring the candidate’s progress through the program.
