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
- 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 |
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.
