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 |
|---|---|
| 9/6 | Reaching Our Goals |
| 9/13 | Overthinking |
| 9/20 | Moving Beyond the "Comfort Zone" |
| 9/27 | Gifts of Imperfection, Part 1 |
| 10/4 | Gifts of Imperfection, Part 2 |
| 10/11 | Using Music to Promote Self-Care |
| 10/18 | Toxic Positivity |
| 10/25 | The Problem with All-or-Nothing Thinking |
Register here: DHHS Weekly Wellness Workshops (office.com)
| Date | Time | Class | Class ID | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 241108 | Augusta |
| October 10, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 241002 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 24, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Sustaining Compassion | 241003 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Respectful Workplace | 241102 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM | De-escalation Techniques | 241202 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 12, 2023 | 10:00 AM | Sustaining Compassion | 241203 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 6, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Training ( all DHHS users) | 241004 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 3, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Training ( all DHHS users) | 241103 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 1, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Travel App Training ( all DHHS users) | 241205 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 11, 2023 | 10:00 AM | *Essential Communication Skills for Supervisors | 241005 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 1, 2023 | 10:00 AM | *Building and Maintaining Work Relationships | 241206 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM | *Plain Language | 241104 | Microsoft Teams |
| September 26, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Understanding Interpersonal Needs | 240905 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 16, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Understanding Interpersonal Needs | 241105 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 8, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Your Leadership Style | 241106 | Microsoft Teams |
| September 28, 2023 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 240907 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 20, 2023 | 9:00 AM | You in a Team | 241006 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 6, 2023 | 1:00 PM | You in a Team | 241207 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 19, 2023 | 1:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 241009 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 7, 2023 | 1:00 PM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 241209 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 17, 2023 | 10:00 AM | CORE: a Culture of Respect and Empathy | 241107 | Microsoft Teams |
| October 17, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Competitive Procurement Process (RFP, RFQ, RFA) | 241015 | Augusta |
| December 12, 2023 | 9:00 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 |
| October 17, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 241016 | Augusta |
| November 14, 2023 | 1:00 PM | Competitive Procurement (RFP, RFQ, RFA) Evaluator Training | 241109 | Augusta |
| December 12, 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 |
| October 19, 2023 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 241017 | Augusta |
| November 16, 2023 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 241110 | Augusta |
| December 14, 2023 | 8:15 AM | Contract Process | 241212 | 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 |
| October 20, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 241108 | Microsoft Teams |
| November 17, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 241111 | Microsoft Teams |
| December 15, 2023 | 9:00 AM | Contract Budgets (Attending Contract Process is mandatory prior to attending Contract Budgets) | 241213 | Microsoft Teams |
| 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 |
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.
