Yuma County is G.R.E.A.T!
Welcome to Yuma County Human Resources Professional Development
Employee Professional Development
Strives to enhance the County’s culture by providing professional development training opportunities for employees to develop essential skills that align with and support the the County’s Strategic Plan such as essential communication, customer service, teamwork and leadership skills that assist with both professional and personal growth while raising employee morale and job satisfaction. Yuma County Human Resources training division provides a variety of classes for all.
UPCOMING TRAININGS
Ready, Set, Grow!
Browse through available trainings!
Tue 27 Oct 2026
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (1 hour)
An overview of the recent Yuma County AI Policy, a brief explanation of AI and AI tools, and a demonstration of tips and tricks to use AI tools more effectively and avoid common issues.
9 Deadly Sins of Communication- Parts 1 + 2
Human Resources Training Room-197
28 Oct 2026 - 10 Nov 2026
2 weeks
You can trace almost every workplace failure or faux pas to inadequate communication skills. However, most foul-ups could be averted if people only knew how to avoid The 9 Deadliest Sins of Communication. Learn to prevent breakdowns that can strain relationships, hinder teamwork and bring productivity to a standstill.
Performance Correction Notices for Supervisors
Human Resources Training Room-197
Tue 3 Nov 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (2 hours)
FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY Understand the importance of documenting policy violations, performance and behavioral issues, while effectively utilizing Yuma County’s progressive disciplinary tools.
Preventing Discrimination & Harassment (FOR COURT EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Juvenile Detention Training Room
Wed 4 Nov 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (1 hour)
This training provides an overview of workplace discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, workplace violence, and retaliation, with a focus on recognizing inappropriate conduct and understanding employee responsibilities. Staff will learn how to respond to and report concerns while reinforcing the Court’s expectations for a respectful, professional, safe, and harassment-free workplace.
AI Policy and AI Basics Workshop
Human Resources Training Room-197
Wed 4 Nov 2026
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1 hour)
An overview of the recent Yuma County AI Policy, a brief explanation of AI and AI tools, and a demonstration of tips and tricks to use AI tools more effectively and avoid common issues.
Creating a Culture of Accountability
Human Resources Training Room-197
Tue 17 Nov 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
Holding employees accountable can be difficult. It takes time, effort, and commitment. One of the major factors in a supervisor’s ability to hold employees accountable is their relationship with that employee. This class will cover individual accountability to provide insight into your own understanding of accountability and how it fits into the operations of your agency.
From To-Do to Done: Mastering your To- Do List
Human Resources Training Room-197
Wed 18 Nov 2026
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours)
Are you busy but struggling to be more productive? Trying to recall details and manage day to day interruptions with scattered notes is not the best way to make use of your brainpower. You can tackle tasks with ease and reserve your mental energy for work that drives productivity by mastering your To-Do list.
Generational Differences
Human Resources Training Room-197
Tue 15 Dec 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (4 hours)
Learn to empathize, understand and work better together based on Generational Cohort theory.
Sitting with Uncertainty
Human Resources Training Room-197
Thu 17 Dec 2026
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)
Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of both work and life. This interactive course helps participants understand why uncertainty can feel overwhelming, how it influences decision-making and emotional well-being, and practical strategies for responding with confidence and resilience. Participants will explore the science behind uncertainty, strengthen their emotional intelligence, and develop skills to adapt to change while maintaining effectiveness in the workplace.
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.
Our Vision & Mission
A Reslient, Prosperous & Diverse County
Working together to innovatively deliver excellent services essential to fostering a safe, healthy & thriving community.
