I know plenty of people who, after being identified for career progression, were sent on courses and certifications on company time (and dime). Factory supervis

I know plenty of people who, after being identified for career progression, were sent on courses and certifications on company time (and dime). Factory supervisors, bank managers, etc etc. This is Europe, but I'd be surprised if it wasn't the case in any vaguely-unionized job even in the US.