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 | Class | Class ID | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App for New DHHS Employees | 231203 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 23, 2022 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Refresher | 231204 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 13, 2022 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 321205 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 14, 2022 | 1:30 PM | Resiliency for Supervisors | 231207 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 20, 2022 | 1:00 PM | Resiliency in Changing Times | 231208 | Microsoft Teams |
| 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 |
| 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 | Augusta |
| 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 |
| December 30, 2022 | 2:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 231214 | Microsoft Teams |
| January 27, 2023 | 2:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 240107 | Microsoft Teams |
| January 17, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Recalibrating in the Face of Today's Realities: | 240108 | Microsoft Teams |
| February 21, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Stress Management | 240209 | Microsoft Teams |
| February 7, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 240207 | Microsoft Teams |
| March 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Recalibrating in the Face of Today's Realities: | 240305 | Microsoft Teams |
| April 4, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 240404 | Microsoft Teams |
| April 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Stress Management | 240406 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Recalibrating in the Face of Today's Realities: | 240504 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 6, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 240603 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Stress Management | 240605 | Microsoft Teams |
| July 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Recalibrating in the Face of Today's Realities: | 240702 | Microsoft Teams |
| August 8, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 240802 | Microsoft Teams |
| August 22, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Stress Management | 240803 | Microsoft Teams |
| September 12, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Recalibrating in the Face of Today's Realities: | 240902 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 10, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 241002 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 24, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Stress Management | 241003 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Recalibrating in the Face of Today's Realities: | 241102 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 241202 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 12, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Stress Management | 241203 | Microsoft Teams |
| January 17, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Outlook | 240109 | Microsoft Teams |
| January 31, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Microsoft Teams: Meetings | 240110 | Microsoft Teams |
| February 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Microsoft Teams: Tips and Tricks | 240208 | Microsoft Teams |
| February 28, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Excel: Getting Started | 240210 | Microsoft Teams |
| March 14, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Excel: Advanced Functions and Charts | 240306 | Microsoft Teams |
| March 28, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Excel: Pivot Tables Part 1 | 240307 | Microsoft Teams |
| April 11, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Excel: Pivot Tables Part 2 | 240405 | Microsoft Teams |
| April 25, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Microsoft: Creating Accessible Content | 240407 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 9, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Outlook | 240503 | Microsoft Teams |
| May 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Microsoft Teams: Meetings | 240505 | Microsoft Teams |
| June 20, 2023 | 2:00 PM | Excel: Getting Started | 240606 | 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.
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.
