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

Online Trainings

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
August 19, 2025 8:30 AM Ethical Decision Making 260802 Zoom
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
August 22, 2025 10:00 AM CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy 260803 Microsoft Teams
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 1, 2025 Performance Leadership Certificate 260904 Microsoft Teams
August 19, 2025 9:00 AM Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) 260804 Augusta
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 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 Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) 270301 Augusta
August 19, 2025 1:00 PM Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training 260805 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 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

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. Audiences for these certificates include supervisors/managers and any DHHS employee.

Required Training for all DHHS Employees

DHHS New Employee Orientation - This is a required session for all new DHHS employees. This one -day program includes information on the Department, defines the expectations and responsibilities of your role, and the major initiatives of DHHS. Enrollment is completed by the DHHS Staff Education and Training Unit.

Managing in State Government - The Managing in State Government Program is designed to introduce new supervisors to policies and procedures of the State, tools and resources available to help you succeed and to guide your employees' performance, and a sharing of best practices with your peers.

DHHS Workforce Development Training Resources

SETU has a repository of topics pertinent to DHHS staff. These topics are short focused videos of processes and topics specifically targeted for new employees and management staff. Free live and recorded webinar resources from various providers can be assessed on the SETU website as well.