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
DHHS staff can use this link to review the monthly topics and register to receive a calendar invite.
| Date | Time | Topic | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27-Sep | 1pm | Get Started with Microsoft Teams | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSGetStartedwithTeams-9/27-Reg |
| 30-Sep | 2pm | Get Started with Microsoft Teams | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSGetStartedwithTeams-9/30-Reg |
| 11-Oct | 1pm | Go Further with Teams Meetings | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSGoFurtherwithTeamsMeetings-10/11-Reg |
| 14-Oct | 2pm | Go Further with Increased Collaboration in Teams | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSIncreasedCollaborationinTeams-10/14-Reg |
| 25-Oct | 1pm | Microsoft Cloud Storage OneDrive and SharePoint | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSCloudStorageinM365-10/25-Reg |
| 28-Oct | 2pm | Get Started with Microsoft Excel | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSGetStartedwithMicrosoftExcel-10/28-Reg |
| 15-Nov | 1pm | Go Further with Excel Advanced Functions and Graphs | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSGoFurtherwithExcelFuntions-11/15-Reg |
| 18-Nov | 2pm | Go Further with Excel Tables and Collaboration | https://aka.ms/MaineDHHSGoFurtherwithExcelTables-11/18-Reg |
| Date | Time | Class | Class ID | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2022 | 8:30 AM | Ethical Decision Making for Social Workers (In order to receive 4 contact hours credit for this training, you must attend the entire training from 8:30am - 12:30pm) | 231202 | Zoom |
| December 1, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Social Work Ethics (In order to receive 6 contact hours credit for this training, you must attend the entire training from 9:00am - 4:00pm) | 231203 | Zoom |
| October 12, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Plain Language | 231002 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 14, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App for New DHHS Employees | 231003 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 11, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App for New DHHS Employees | 231103 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 9, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App for New DHHS Employees | 231203 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 28, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Refresher | 231004 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 25, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Refresher | 231104 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 23, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Refresher | 231204 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 6, 2022 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 321006 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 8, 2022 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 321106 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 13, 2022 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 321205 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 6, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Your Leadership Style | 231007 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 15, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Your Leadership Style | 231107 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 6, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Your Leadership Style | 231206 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 27, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Resiliency for Supervisors | 231008 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 17, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Resiliency for Supervisors | 231108 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 14, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Resiliency for Supervisors | 231207 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 26, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Resiliency in Changing Times | 231009 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 29, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Resiliency in Changing Times | 231109 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 20, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Resiliency in Changing Times | 231208 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 19, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 231011 | Augusta |
| October 11, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 231010 | Augusta |
| October 28, 2022 | 8:30 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 231012 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 20, 2022 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 231013 | Augusta |
| November 15, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 231110 | Augusta |
| November 16, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 231111 | Augusta |
| November 18, 2022 | 8:30 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 231112 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 9, 2022 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 231113 | Augusta |
| December 13, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 231209 | Augusta |
| December 14, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 231210 | Augusta |
| December 16, 2022 | 8:30 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 231211 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 7, 2022 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 231212 | Augusta |
| January 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 240102 | Augusta |
| January 18, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 240103 | Augusta |
| February 14, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 240202 | Augusta |
| February 15, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 240203 | Augusta |
| January 20, 2023 | 8:30 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 240104 | Microsoft Teams |
| February 17, 2023 | 8:30 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 240204 | Microsoft Teams |
| January 11, 2023 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 240105 | Augusta |
| February 8, 2023 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 240205 | Augusta |
| October 19, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Chill Out! Stress Management Session 1: Three methods of relaxation | 231014 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 26, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Chill Out! Stress Management Session 2: Three life style changes to promote stress reduction | 231015 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 28, 2022 | 2:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 231016 | 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
Mandatory 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. Enrollment is restricted to those referred through the Staff Education and Training Unit. Attendance at all 3 days is required, partial credit will not be granted.
Curriculum Development Technical Assistance
SETU provides the Performance Based Training sessions for trainers new to their roles within the Dept. This is by request and for this targeted population.
Consultation on development, delivery, logistics and evaluation of curriculum for various internal/external audiences throughout DHHS, as requested from Program Offices.
By Request Training Programs
In addition to the certificate programs SETU, by management request, can provide training for work teams on:
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.
