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

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.

DHHS Weekly Wellness Workshops from StrengthenME

StrengthenME, a program from the Maine Office of Behavioral Health, has ongoing wellness opportunities available exclusively to DHHS staff to help manage stress. The purpose of these half-hour sessions hosted twice every Wednesday from 12:00-12:30 and 12:30-1:00 is to provide regular wellness, stress management, and resiliency-building practice opportunities and resources.

Date Class
11/22 BREAK for Thanksgiving week
11/29 Digital Detox
12/6 Gift Giving
12/13 How to Keep Healthy Boundaries
12/20 Stop Being Defined by the Past
12/27 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Register here: DHHS Weekly Wellness Workshops (office.com)

         
Date Time Class Class ID Location
December 12, 2023 10:00 AM Sustaining Compassion 241203 Microsoft Teams
December 13, 2023 9:30 AM Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) 241210 Augusta
January 16, 2024 9:00 AM Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) 250101 Augusta
February 13, 2024 9:00 AM Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) 250201 Augusta
March 12, 2024 9:00 AM Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) 250301 Augusta
December 13, 2023 1:00 PM Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training 241211 Augusta
January 16, 2024 1:00 PM Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training 250102 Augusta
February 13, 2024 1:00 PM Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training 250202 Augusta
March 12, 2024 1:00 PM Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training 250302 Augusta
January 18, 2024 8:15 AM Contract Process 250103 Augusta
February 8, 2024 8:15 AM Contract Process 250203 Augusta
March 7, 2024 8:15 AM Contract Process 250303 Augusta
January 19, 2024 9:00 AM Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) 250104 Microsoft Teams
February 9, 2024 9:00 AM Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) 250204 Microsoft Teams
March 8, 2024 9:00 AM Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) 250304 Microsoft Teams
December 19, 2023 1:00 PM CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy 241214 Microsoft Teams
January 11, 2024 11:00 AM *The Gifts of Imperfection Book Club 250108 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.

Online Trainings

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.