The Department of Human Resources supports the development of strong leaders, managers and supervisors with its two flagship programs:
- The Vermont Certified Public Manager Program® (VCPM)
- Supervising in State Government, Level 1: The Essentials
Visit their pages on this website for full information.
For Agencies and Departments
We support agencies and departments in their planning needs by offering workshops and coaching in:
- Workforce Planning (including Succession Planning and Knowledge Transfer); and
- Team and organizational development for employee engagement and performance.
(No consulting fees for Executive Branch departments and agencies. Special costs incurred by prior agreement may be charged to the department being served.)
Specialized Programs for any Level
We also offer specialized training and development opportunities in the following areas:
Strength Based Teams
(Prerequisites required): This half day workshop is for intact teams of four to 10 members. Supervisors and managers who have experienced the Gallup StrengthsFinder® assessment and introduction through Supervising in State Government, Vermont Certified Public Manager® Program, or special workshop, may enroll their teams. For more information, click here. Cost: $19.99 per participant to cover the cost of the StrengthsFinder® assessment. If you have already taken the assessment and can provide the results, there is no cost.
Important HR Topics
HR topics for supervisors and/or employees are offered as electives at CAPS, and may be brought to divisions, departments and agencies by special arrangement. Common subject matter includes:
- Stepping up to Supervision
- Respect in the Workplace (professionalism and inclusion)
- Preventing Sexual Harassment
- The SOV Performance Management System
- Interviewing and Hiring
- Special Wellness topics
These services may take the form of workshops which bring together several small teams to work independently on a common topic (e.g. strategic planning, succession planning, team strengths). Or, we may work with Agency, Department or Division leadership to provide training or consulting, or to help identify appropriate external resources.
Rates
Rates for these programs are listed above or on their primary web pages.
How to Request Services
To request consulting assistance from the Division of Workforce Development, complete the DHR CAPS Services Request Form and email the form to: DHR.services@vermont.gov. Once the form is received, a member of the CAPS team will contact you to discuss your request.
