New supervisors and managers who have not taken the required Supervisor/Manager Training Program Policy (DOP-P18) courses are eligible to apply for the OHRD Cohort Program. Successful applicants move through the courses as one group over the course of one calendar year. In addition, participants are eligible to receive one-on-one coaching and support from OHRD’s Training and Development staff.
Here's how to apply:
1. Complete a Cohort Application Form (Cohort 2025 Application Deadline: Closed). As you complete your application in Google Forms, be sure to put your direct supervisor/manager’s correct email address. This will ensure that your application successfully makes it to the next step (i.e., your supervisor’s approval).
2. Ensure your direct supervisor receives and submits his/her approval of your application WITH comments of support in order for your application to be considered complete. This approval form will be submitted to your supervisor via email after you submit your application, and will include instructions on how to correctly complete this step. Applications that do not have both supervisor approval AND comments of support will be returned to you to resubmit.
If you have any questions regarding Cohort or the application process, please contact OHRD at dop.registrar@wv.gov.
Attendance
The cohort program was created to provide an opportunity for new state government managers/supervisors to quickly enhance their management practices in an environment that fosters relationship building and facilitates completion of all DOP-P18 requirements within one (1) year. In order to achieve these goals it is imperative that each participant attend all sessions. OHRD staff will be supporting attendance as they check in with participants and provide reminders for upcoming courses. However, if a participant is unable to attend/complete required courses within the specified time frames, that participant may be asked to leave the cohort and would be responsible for completing DOP-P18 requirements by registering in OHRD's regular program schedule.
The Two Paths to DOP-P18 Compliance
Cohort FAQ
2025 Cohort Schedule:
Please note: All face-to-face classes will be held at the Capitol Complex, Building 7, in Charleston.
January 24
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Orientation Webinar |
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January 28-30
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Supervising for Success I: Critical Skills for Supervisors |
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| February |
ONLINE—Employee Performance Appraisal |
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| March 5-6 |
Conflict Management |
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April
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ONLINE—Managing and the Law
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April 8
| Discipline and Documentation
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| May 14 |
Attendance Management |
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| June |
ONLINE—The Drug-Free Workplace AND Preventing Harassment: A Shared Responsibility |
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| August |
ONLINE—Workplace Safety: Your Responsibility |
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| September 17 |
Navigating Difficult Conversations |
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| October 15 |
Leading Change in Turbulent Times |
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| November 5-6 |
Supervising for Success II: Leadership Essentials |
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