UPCOMING TRAININGS
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Constructive Criticism & Discipline for Supervisors Parts 1 + 2
Human Resources Training Room-197
27 May 2026 - 3 Jun 2026
2 weeks
FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY Learn to identify what causes employees to fall into the trouble zone, and develop an approach to deal with employees that result in a more consistent and beneficial outcome.
Court Ethics Training- Strengthening our Standards
Law Library Conference Room
Thu 28 May 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (1 hour)
COURT EMPLOYEES ONLY This training is focused on maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and public trust. This session will provide practical guidance and real-world scenarios to support ethical decision-making in our daily work as an employee of the court. As employees of the court, we are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards in all that we do. Don’t miss this opportunity to reinforce the standards that guide our service.
The Art of Drawing Boundaries: A Thriving, Healthier, Happy You
Human Resources Training Room-197
Thu 28 May 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
Participants will learn to identify, establish, and maintain healthy boundaries to reduce stress and enhance the overall quality of their personal and professional lives, thereby regaining control of their lives and themselves.
Financial Services Compliance & Oracle Procurement
Human Resources Training Room-197
Fri 29 May 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
This workshop provides an overview of key purchasing and compliance processes within Yuma County, including policies, procurement methods for professional services, documentation requirements, compliance deadlines, and the Oracle requisition process.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Human Resources Training Room-197
Tue 9 Jun 2026
1 day, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (9 hours)
Knowing the appropriate action in an emergency until professional help arrives is critical to saving lives. This hands-on course helps develop lifesaving skills that can be employed during a medical emergency.
Real Colors: Real Stress
Human Resources Training Room-197
Wed 10 Jun 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
*Must have completed the Real Colors: Unlocking Temperament Differences Workshop withing the last two years. * Real Stress is a continuation of the Real Colors: Unlocking Temperament Differences Workshop. It is designed to successfully and strategically allow you to use Real Colors concepts when dealing with daily stressors.
The Art of Drawing Boundaries: A Thriving, Healthier, Happy You
Human Resources Training Room-197
Thu 11 Jun 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
Participants will learn to identify, establish, and maintain healthy boundaries to reduce stress and enhance the overall quality of their personal and professional lives, thereby regaining control of their lives and themselves.
Transitioning from Supervised to Supervisor
Human Resources Training Room-197
Tue 16 Jun 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
This workshop will offer guidance to adjust to changing work relationships, establish credibility, and assist in making the transition as smooth as possible.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Parts 1 + 2
Human Resources Training Room-197
16 - 30 Jun 2026
3 weeks
Emotional Intelligence is one of the most important ideas to hit the business world in recent years. It is based on the notion that the ability of individuals to understand their own emotions, and those of the people they work with, is key to improved work performance. This class provides tools for employees to control their emotions, understand their feelings, and express themselves in a way that is positive to themselves and to those around them.
Speaking Tactfully for Supervisors
Human Resources Training Room-197
Wed 17 Jun 2026
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3 hours)
For supervisors, speaking tactfully means communicating directly, clearly and firmly while also being sensitive and respectful to others to maintain a supportive and trusting work environment. Tactful communication focuses on facts, behaviors and solutions, rather than communicating bluntly or curtly with disregard for others thoughts and feelings.
Employment Foundation: Standards of Conduct & Discipline
Human Resources Training Room-197
Tue 23 Jun 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY This class will uncover the foundation of County Employment – the Standards of Conduct. This class will discuss what those standards mean, how they are applied, and how disciplinary action is taken when standards are violated.
Generational Differences
Human Resources Training Room-197
Wed 24 Jun 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
Learn to empathize, understand and work better together based on Generational Cohort theory.
Special Programs
YuLead
Yuma County’s Leadership Empowerment and Development Program prepares participants for succession planning. The program will expose participants to essential communication and leadership skills and provide a foundation for the development of employees for supervisory roles. The goal of YuLead is to produce a cohort of employees that have the ability, motivation, and commitment to assume positions of greater responsibilities and decision making within the organization.
LEAP- Public Works
Public Works Leadership Education Advancement Program (LEAP) prepares participants for succession planning, evolving them from an employee perspective, to one of empowerment and leadership. The program will expose participants to essential soft skills and provide a necessary foundation to apply for supervisory roles.
Executive Level Training
Partnership with Franklin Covey
YuGov
YuGov is Yuma County’s premier governance, vision and operations leadership program designed to equip Deputies and upper Management with a deep understanding of county operations, structures, and strategic vision. This program blends practical knowledge of governance functions with forward-thinking leadership principles to strengthen alignment, accountability, and long-term impact in public service.
Popular Trainings
Real Colors
The basis of this workshop is the Real Colors Personality Type Test: a user-friendly, intuitive tool that identifies four personality types.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. There are five key elements to EI: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills.
Employment Foundations Standards of Condut & Discipline
This class covers the foundation of County Employment – the Standards of Conduct. This class will discuss what those standards mean, how they are applied, and how disciplinary action is taken when standards are violated.
Customer Service
This class will review best practices in customer service – with techniques, including interacting with internal and external customers, the angry customer, and the impact quality customer service can have. Attendees will learn how to provide the kind of superior, memorable service that results in satisfied customers.
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Knowing the appropriate action in an emergency until professional help arrives is critical to saving lives. This hands-on course helps develop lifesaving skills that can be employed during a medical emergency.
