This investigation was conducted for the purpose of developing and pilot testing an assessment center to determine job performance levels of caseworkers in essential job competencies.

Title of the diploma thesis Training of experts of the Labor Office of the Czech Republic in the capital city of Prague Author Bc. Markéta Fraibišová Abstract This diploma thesis deals with education of specialists of the Labour Office of the Czech Republic in the capital city of Prague. The Labour Office of the Czech Republic, as an administrative authority with nationwide competence, has its own educational system, which includes both regular and project staff. Employee education program is driven by direct leaders who identify learning needs, assign employees to training events and evaluate learning outcomes. The aim of this diploma thesis is to propose a modification of the educational system for specialists of the Czech Labour Office in the capital city of Prague. The theoretical part of the diploma thesis is focused on adult education, education management and training of public administration employees. The practical part of the diploma thesis is based on questionnaire survey, interview and internal documents analysis. Keywords The Labour Office of the Czech Republic, public administration, vocational education, adult education, employee training