Apply Now for the 2018-2019 Cohort Program

New supervisors and managers who have not taken the required 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.

Interested applicants must:
  1. Complete a Cohort Application Form (Cohort 2018-2019 Application Deadline: April 30, 2018)
  2. Attach a letter of support from his/her supervisor (click cancel if any dialog boxes ask for a password, then use 'Save As' if you need to edit the document)
  3. Send the completed application package to:
WV DOP-OHRD
ATTN: Cohort
Capitol Complex, Bldg. 3, Ste 500
1900 Kanawha Blvd., E
Charleston, WV 25305

OR

Email to: kim.a.schleicher@wv.gov

Attendance

The cohort 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. 
 
 

2018-2019 Dates

Please note: All face-to-face classes will be held at the Capitol Complex in Charleston.
​July 10 ​Orientation Webinar
​July 17-19 Supervising for Success II: Critical Skills for New Supervisors
​August 29 ​Employee Performance Appraisal: The Foundation for Performance Management
September 19 Discipline and Documentation (AM) / Managing and the Law (PM) (Blended)
October 11 The Drug-Free Workplace (AM) / Preventing Harassment: A Shared Responsibility (PM)
​November 2 Attendance Management
​December 4 Navigating Difficult Conversations
​January 2019 Workplace Safety: Your Responsibility Online
​March 6-7 Conflict Management
​April 9 Leading Change in Turbulent Times
​May 7-8 Supervising for Success III: Leadership Essentials