1. Active Shooter Preparedness: This course will focus on how to respond during an active shooter situation. It will empower employees with the skills and knowledge needed to respond when shots are fired and will aid employees in making critical lifesaving decisions. MaineDOT is looking for training with interactive scenarios, escape plan creation, and what to look for if encountering a shooter. The awarded Bidder is required to provide training material approved by MaineDOT Training Center staff. Estimated Frequency annually: 12 trainings Participant Size: 20 2. Basic Math Skills: This course will focus on the math skills needed in order to perform various calculations, such as the calculating of ditching material, calculating slope ratios, etc., necessary to work in maintenance orientated fields. The awarded Bidder is required to provide training material approved by MaineDOT Training Center staff. Estimated Frequency annually: 10 trainings Participant Size: 20 3. Building Engaged Teams: How do we keep a team engaged? How do we keep a group of employees happy and working towards the same goal? This training will focus on team engagement and will supply insight into bringing different people together for a common goal. The awarded Bidder is required to provide training material approved by the MaineDOT Training Center. Estimated Frequency annually: 3 trainings Participant Size: 20 4. Communicating Outside of MaineDOT: Have you ever worked with a contractor or someone from the public and you did not agree? Have you dealt with an unhappy or irate customer from outside MaineDOT and was not sure how to react or how to de-escalate the situation? This training will provide you with ways to communicate during difficult conversations with people from outside of MaineDOT while still maintaining professionalism. The awarded Bidder is required to provide training material approved by the MaineDOT Training Center. Estimated Frequency annually: 3 trainings Participant Size: 20 5. Communications & Conversations: This course focuses on the ability to communicate in the workplace and will be offered to managers and supervisors. This training will teach participants the skills needed to exert control over what they say, how they say it, and the impacts of word choice and body language. Additionally, discussions will be held regarding the benefits and drawbacks of e-mail, phone, face to face communication, and how to turn a difficult conversation into a constructive one. Estimated Frequency annually: 6 trainings Participant Size: 20
