Training Opportunities
We provide training on topics like Family Medical Leave Act and performance evaluations. Training offered by Evergreen Human Resource Services is free for employees. Talk to your supervisor, then register for any currently available opportunities.
Employee Policy Training
You will receive email if required to complete a specific training session.
- Employee Policy Training: the Required Training, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, invitation will sent by email to new non-student employees.
- Employee Policy Training – EPT (Staff Only) Employees previously invited for Employment Policy Training will have further access after clicking the EPT link. If you were not invited and click the link, a message will appear stating Unauthorized. Invited staff will receive two separate emails, one from Human Resources, and a second email invitation from Canvas. Topics include:
- Information Technology (IT) Security
- Appropriate Use of IT Resources
- Copyright
- Ethics in Public Service
- Non-Discrimination Policies and Procedures
- Public Records Act
- FERPA
On Campus Training
Online Training options are available to all staff and faculty
- Motor Pool Training- Training for vehicle use permit
- CPR/First Aid Training - Arranged by Facilities Services several times each year.
- Wellness-Related Activities - Available on campus.
- Faculty Development & Training- Specific opportunities for development and trainings offered to faculty at Evergreen.
Off Campus Training
How to Register for an ILT course through DES
Interested in registering for an Instructor-Led Training course through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES)?
You can explore and register for Instructor-Led Training (ILT) courses offered by DES, with your supervisor’s approval. Please note that the cost of each ILT course varies depending on the program. For pricing details, you can find the information at the bottom of the course webpage.
Step 1: Browse Courses
Visit the DES Training Webpage to review available ILT training opportunities.
DES Training - Browse by Course
Step 2: Get Supervisor Approval
Once you've selected a course, be sure to obtain your supervisor’s approval to attend the course before registering. Be sure to consult with your supervisor about the cost before proceeding with registration.
Step 3: Register Based on Your Status
If you are a first-time user or haven’t registered for a course in over a year:
- Submit a request to the DES Support Center to create or reactivate your Learning Center profile
- Fill out the required form
- For help, contact Evergreen’s HRS Office at HumanResources@evergreen.edu or (360) 867-5361
This will allow you to set up your Learning Center profile and register for your selected course.
If you have registered for DES training within the last year:
- Refer to the “How to Create a SAW Account” guide to set up your SAW account (required for accessing the Learning Center)
- Use the “How to Search and Register for ILT” guide to find and enroll in courses
- After logging into the Learning Center, review the “Learning Center Profile Orientation” guide to navigate your profile and view course registrations
Having Trouble Registering?
If you're experiencing difficulties, submit a ticket using the same method as setting up your profile. The DES Support Center will assist with registration.
Tuition & Fee Waivers
Permanent employees working at least half-time are eligible for the Tuition and Fee Waivers Program and the Tuition Discount Program.
Evergreen Human Resource Services will confirm your eligibility when you submit the form appropriate for your waiver program. Go to Registering with a Waiver to review employee tuition waiver programs.
If you plan to do class activities during work hours, you'll need to be in permanent status as of the first day of the quarter and you must have supervisor permission. Depending on your job's Collective Bargaining Agreement, you may be able to get up to lesser of ten percent (10%) or four hours per week of release time to attend classes, scheduled programs, or conferences with faculty that are not available at other times.