Training Initiatives
2025 Employee Training & Development Opportunities
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ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç Processes & Systems
| Topic | Audience | Format & Facilitator | Date, Link, or how to schedule |
| Understanding Time and Attendance | All employees |
Virtual workshop Recorded version available if no sessions currently scheduled Facilitators: Bart Musitano & Christy Cunningham |
Passcode: 0eM=8CEA |
| ePAR Rater Cycle & System Training | Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR | On demand video tutorial | |
| ePAR Ratee Training | Classified employees evaluated through the ePAR system | On demand video tutorial | |
| ePAR Rater Refresher session Initial/Job Expectations | Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR | On demand video tutorial | |
| ePAR Rater Refresher session Interim Review | Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR | On demand video tutorial | |
| ePAR Rater Refresher session Final Review | Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR | On demand video tutorial | |
| AFT Professional Staff: Evaluation and Reappointment | AFT Professional Staff | On demand video tutorial | |
| AFT Professional Staff Performance-Based Promotions | AFT Professional Staff | On demand video tutorial | |
| MER Goal Setting Training | Managers | On demand video tutorial |
Management/Supervisory Development
| Topic | Audience | Format & Facilitator | Date, Link, or how to schedule |
| Understanding Time & Attendance: a session for supervisors | All managers, supervisors, and superusers |
Virtual workshop Recorded version available if no sessions currently scheduled Facilitators: Bart Musitano & Christy Cunningham |
Passcode: 0eM=8CEA |
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Five Steps to Building Trust with Your Team |
All supervisors |
Virtual Webinar
Facilitator: Greg Brannan on behalf of EAP Services |
May 15, 2025 2pm-3pm |
| Building a Culture of Respect | All supervisors and academic leaders | TBD | Coming Spring 2025! |
| Facilitating Difficult Conversations | All supervisors and academic leaders | TBD | Coming Spring/Summer 2025! |
| Performance Management Basics | All supervisors | TBD | Coming Summer/Fall 2025! |
| Reclassification Workshop: a session for supervisors | All supervisors |
Virtual workshop Recorded tutorial if no sessions currently scheduled Facilitators: Christy Cunningham |
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| Emotional Intelligence I: a session for supervisors | All current or potential supervisors including managers |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request |
| Emotional Intelligence II: a session for supervisors | All current or potential supervisors including managers |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request |
| PIP/PDP training for managers | Managers |
On demand video tutorial
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Professional Development
| Topic | Audience | Format & Facilitator | Date, Link, or how to schedule |
| Professionalism & Civility in the Workplace | Any employee group |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request for teams |
| ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç StepUp to Exclusionary Culture – Bystander Intervention Training | Any employee group |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Brian Pluchino |
Scheduled upon request for teams |
| MBTI Personality & Teambuilding | Any employee group |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request for teams |
| Emotional Intelligence for Teams | Any employee group |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request for teams |
| CliftonStrengths - Understanding Individual and Team Strengths | Any employee group |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request for teams |
| Customer Service 101 | Any employee group |
In-person or facilitated Zoom session Facilitator: Christy Cunningham |
Scheduled upon request for teams |
Wellness & Relationships
| Topic | Audience | Format & Facilitator | Date, Link, or how to schedule |
| Shine Your Light: Finding Your Inner Glow | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | |
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Strategies for Managing Conflict |
All employees | Online Seminar | |
| How to Cope with Change and Uncertainty | All employees | online Seminar |
Passcode: YC?XfIJ5 |
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How to Cultivate Compassion and Empthay in the Workplace |
All employees | Online Seminar | |
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Maintaining Effective Communication Channels |
All employees | Online Seminar |
Passcode: 8e#6+rAU |
| Preventing Burnout: Refreshing Your Perspective | All employees | Online Seminar | |
| Clutter to Clarity: Organizational Skills for Better Living | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 4/15/25 and on demand after this date |
| How to Live a Mentally Healthy Life in the 21st Century | All employees | Online Seminar |
4/17/2025 2pm-3pm |
| Anxiety Unmasked | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 5/20/25 and on demand after this date |
| Thriving at Any Age: A Guide to Healthy Aging | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 6/17/25 and on demand after this date |
| The Power of Resilience | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 7/15/25 and on demand after this date |
| Connectedness | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 8/19/25 and on demand after this date |
| Navigating Social Media for Mental Wellness | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 9/16/25 and on demand after this date |
| Authenticity at Work | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 10/21/25 and on demand after this date |
| Sweet Dreams: Strategy for Better Sleep and Better Health | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 11/18/25 and on demand after this date |
| Taking Charge | All employees | On demand Online Seminar | Available on 12/16/25 and on demand after this date |
NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits Webinars
| Topic | Audience | Format & Facilitator | Date, Link, or how to schedule |
| Deferred Compensation (NJSEDCP) Plan Overview for State of NJ Employees | All state employees | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | One hour |
| 5 Steps to Retirement Readiness for State Employees | All state employees | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | One hour |
| Retirement Planning for PERS & TPAF Members – State Employees only | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 1.5 hours |
| Overview for Employees in the DCRP | All state employees | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 45 minutes |
| Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PFRS Members | PFRS members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 30 minutes |
| Retirement Planning for PFRS (Police & Fire) Members | PFRS members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 2 hours |
| PERS and TPAF Retirement Estimates | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 30 minutes |
| Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PERS and TPAF Members | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 30 minutes |
| Retirement Types, Eligibility & Calculations for PERS & TPAF Members | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 45 minutes |
| Live Q&A for PERS and TPAF Members – State Employees Only | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 1 hour |
| PERS & TPAF Pension Payment Options | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 30 minutes |
| Purchasing Service Credit for PERS, TPAF, & PFRS Members | PERS, TPAF, & PFRS members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 45 minutes |
| Social Security Benefits for Members of all NJ State Administered Retirement Systems | All state employees | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | One hour |
| Understanding Your Pension Benefits for PERS & TPAF Members – State Employees Only | PERS & TPAF members | Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits | 1.5 hours |
NJ Division on Civil Rights virtual trainings
| Topic | Audience | Format & Facilitator | Date, Link, or how to schedule |
| The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in the Workplace | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights | |
| Hair Discrimination and the NJ Law Against Discrimination | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights | |
| Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace and the Law Against Discrimination | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights | |
| Understanding Implicit Bias | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights | |
| Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights | |
| Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights | |
| Words Matter: Navigating the Language of Diversity | All Employees | Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division on Civil Rights |
Vector Solutions for employees
Vector Solutions is an online training system for employees. ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç uses Vector Solutions for all compliance training. To complete assigned trainings or to review and take any training in the Vector course catalog employees can login here:
Performance Management
Comprehensive training resources for current performance review systems can be found on the Performance Evaluation page and in the ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÉç Processes & Systems section of the training calendar.
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