Quick Answer

Certifications and professional development courses are valued at LWG and can play an important role in building skills, expanding knowledge, and preparing team members for future opportunities. However, completing a course or certification alone does not automatically guarantee a promotion or pay increase.

How Professional Development Supports Growth at LWG

Professional development helps team members:

• Build skills that strengthen job performance

• Prepare for increased responsibility

• Expand technical, leadership, or business knowledge

• Demonstrate initiative and commitment to growth

These efforts are often considered alongside performance, experience, role readiness, and business needs when evaluating advancement or compensation decisions.

How Certifications and Courses Are Considered

Certifications and courses may positively influence decisions when they:

• Are relevant to your current or future role

• Improve job effectiveness or operational impact

• Align with team, department, or company needs and goals

• Are applied in day-to-day work

Professional development is one of many important factors reviewed when considering promotions, role changes, or pay adjustments.

What Professional Development Does Not Do on Its Own

While valuable, professional development by itself does not:

• Automatically change your job title or pay

• Guarantee a promotion

• Replace performance expectations or role requirements

• Create a contractual right to advancement

Decisions are based on a combination of factors, including performance, experience, business needs, and available opportunities.

If You Are Interested in Growth:

• Talk with your supervisor about career goals and development opportunities

• Seek feedback on skills that would support your next step

• Choose learning opportunities that align with your role and future interests

LWG encourages continuous learning and sees professional development as an investment in both our team members and the organization.