Staff Education and Training Unit (SETU) Services
The DHHS Staff Education and Training Unit (SETU) is contained within Workforce Development out of the DHHS Commissioner's Office. SETU exists to develop, deliver and support the required training and professional development needs of staff across all Program Offices within DHHS.
Forms
Required Training for all DHHS Employees
DHHS New Employee Orientation –
This is a required orientation by policy for all new DHHS employees. This half -day program includes information on the Department, defines expectations around standards of conduct, confidentiality, and other fundamental aspects of DHHS positions. DHHS HR and SETU directly manage registration. New employees receive a notification of their enrollment via email, and a Teams invitation to join the session.
Managing in State Government -
This training program provides new managers and supervisors with the critical information and resources they need to know from HR to be successful and in compliance. Topics covered in the training include talent acquisition and retention, total rewards systems and packages, employment laws and regulations, employee and labor relations, risk management, and workforce management. Enrollment is completed by an internal process between HR and SETU. Participants receive notice of enrollment by email and a Teams invitation to join the training.
Certificate Programs
SETU facilitates two professional development opportunities through certificate programs. These are comprehensive professional development activities involving a small cohort of participants who receive training, group facilitation services, evaluation of work products and goal planning for further professional development.
Online Trainings
- Active Threat Training
- Hybrid Meetings
- Language Access (maine.gov)
- Confidentiality 101 Maine Department of Health and Human Services 2024
- Health Information and Privacy and Security for State Employees (Internal use only)
Training Registrations
The trainings offered below require registration. Click on the class link to view a description of the training and to complete a registration form.
*Class titles listed in brown and prefaced by an asterisk are multi-day classes.
Guidance Resources ComPsych Learning Programs
ComPsych® workshops provide valuable learning for employees and increase visibility and utilization of the GuidanceResources® benefit. Topics are designed and written by their internal staff of psychologists and adult learning experts.
| Title | Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioids: Understanding the Dangers and Ways to Help | Aug 21, 2025 | 01:00 PM | compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vBQklu2RTi6aDPjSqiEP5A |
| The Impact of a Difficult Childhood on Your Adult Life | Aug 28, 2025 | 01:00 PM | compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fTAYdqWRQCeXl5_5ELJdCA |
| Domestic Violence Awareness | Sep 18, 2025 | 01:00 PM | compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ptNIZpmWRc2f3M4FYv7gOg |
| The Art of Patience | Sep 25, 2025 | 01:00 PM | compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VcbRl8laQG2vgVV0vzV8zQ |
| Date | Time | Class | Class ID | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | 8:30 AM | Ethical Decision Making | 260902 | 17 Eastward Lane Ellsworth |
| October 15, 2025 | 8:30 AM | Ethical Decision Making | 261001 | Zoom |
| November 13, 2025 | 8:30 AM | Ethical Decision Making | 261102 | 151 Jetport Blvd #138w, Portland |
| September 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 260903 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 261002 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 261103 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 12, 2025 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 261202 | Microsoft Teams |
| September 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 260905 | Augusta |
| October 21, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 261003 | Augusta |
| November 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 261104 | Augusta |
| December 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 261203 | Augusta |
| January 13, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 270101 | Augusta |
| February 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 270201 | Augusta |
| March 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 270301 | Augusta |
| September 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 260906 | Augusta |
| October 21, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 261004 | Augusta |
| November 18, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 261105 | Augusta |
| December 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 261204 | Augusta |
| January 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 270102 | Augusta |
| February 10, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 270202 | Augusta |
| March 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 270302 | Augusta |
| October 15, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Preparing for Promotion Certificate | 261007 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 7, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Rockland | 261007 | Rockland |
| October 7, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Augusta | 261008 | 109 Capitol Street, Augusta |
| October 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Augusta | 261009 | 109 Capitol Street, Augusta |
| October 9, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Augusta | 261010 | 35 Anthony Ave, Augusta |
| October 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Lewiston | 261011 | Lewiston 200 Main Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 |
| October 28, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Active Threat Training - South Paris | 261012 | South Paris 243 Main Street Suite #6 South Paris, Maine 04281 |
| October 29, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Portland | 261013 | Portland 151 Jetport Boulevard South Portland, ME |
| October 29, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Portland | 261014 | Portland 151 Jetport Boulevard South Portland, ME |
| October 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Sanford | 261016 | Sanford 890 Main Street Suite 208 Sanford, Maine 04073 |
| October 30, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Biddeford | 261015 | Biddeford 457 Alfred Road Biddeford, ME 04005 |
| November 3, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Augusta | 261107 | 41 Anthony Ave, Augusta |
| November 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Houlton | 261108 | Houlton 11 High Street Houlton, Maine 04730 |
| November 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Ft. Kent | 261109 | Ft. Kent 139 Market Street, Suite 109 Fort Kent, Maine 04743 |
| November 6, 2025 | 3:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Caribou | 261110 | Caribou 30 Skyway Drive Unit 100 Caribou, Maine 04736 |
| November 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Bangor | 261111 | Bangor 19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 |
| November 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Bangor | 261112 | Bangor 19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine 04401 |
| November 18, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Active Threat Training - Skowhegan | 261113 | Skowhegan 98 North Avenue Suite 10 Skowhegan, Maine 04976 |
| November 20, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Ellsworth | 261114 | Ellsworth 17 Eastward Lane Ellsworth, Maine 04605 |
| November 25, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Active Threat Training - Machias | 261115 | Machias 38 Prescott Drive Suite 3 Machias, Maine 04654 |
