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
Mental Health Awareness for Leaders Jun 12, 2025 11:00 AM compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2CxFXqsBThuWuzHdxgPD7w
Change Your Mind-set about Aging Jun 26, 2025 11:00 AM compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KByIRf_WQhavKXFt2gUZrg
Understanding Depression Jul 17, 2025 01:00 PM compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X7PIYs4cQZaPJI3hZXB7Ug
Staying Positive While Performing Difficult Client Service Work Jul 24, 20255 01:00 PM compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O6pvd2fwTLOPhXDRsRSNzw
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
         
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
July 16, 2025 10:00 AM CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy 260703 Microsoft Teams
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
July 16, 2025 1:00 PM *Preparing for Promotion Certificate 260704 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.