Training Events

As public employees, our role aligns with our personal passion to service (take care of) others. However, when personal/professional stress makes its way into our lives to effectively care for others, we must take care of ourselves first.

This session first shares the message that self-care is not selfish. It also looks at acknowledging stress, the difference between stress and burnout, mitigating and managing stress (work/life), and understanding that "it's OK to not be OK...But...it's NOT OK to not ask for help". Additionally, it focuses on the importance of building relationships and how they can help us mend by looking beyond self.

After attending this training session, participants will be able to examine the need to:

• Acknowledge signs of stress
• Understand the difference between stress and burnout
• See the correlation of stress and burnout and potential risk exposure
• Mitigate and manage stress (work/life)
• Ask for help
• Recognize the importance of building relationships and how they can help us mend by looking beyond self.

Who Should Attend? This program is intended for full-time and part-time employees at all levels, including senior management.

(Members are strongly encouraged to take 30 minutes at the end of the presentation to cover their Employee Assistance Program (EAP) policy and procedures as applicable, as well as any organizational expectations.)

Addressing performance issues and knowing how and when to utilize disciplinary action can be intimidating for supervisors and managers. Supervisors need to understand their role in the performance management and disciplinary processes, identify issues, and know when to partner with their Human Resources representative. In this workshop, supervisors will understand the importance of job descriptions and accurately completing performance appraisals. They will also list effective steps to disciplinary action, and understand when to start the disciplinary process, including performance improvement plans and terminations, as well as the importance of good documentation.

 After attending this training session, participants will be able to:

• Explain how the information on job descriptions is relevant to a performance appraisal
• Identify personnel issues and know when to partner with Human Resources
• List the three categories of issues that personnel issues fall into
• Apply effective steps to disciplinary action and accurately completing performance evaluations
• Identify when to start the disciplinary process and apply policies and procedures.
• Explain the importance of good documentation

 Who should attend? Supervisors, managers, and human resources staff. Note that this class is broadly applied to local government functions and is not specific for law enforcement or civil service roles.

(Employers are strongly encouraged to take 30 minutes at the end of the presentation to cover their policy, reporting procedures, and organizational expectations.)

People and careers are harmed by harassment. An organization’s supervisors make a difference in culture. How they respond to inappropriate and unlawful conduct involves preparation. This training is designed to assist supervisors in understanding the differences between inappropriate conduct versus unlawful conduct. Supervisors will learn the impact that bullying and harassment have on employees and how to proactively address the related problematic behavior before it becomes unlawful. This course will also provide education on relevant state and federal harassment laws. Course discussions include the supervisor’s role in creating a respectful positive work environment.

This training is intended for employees in a supervisory capacity at any level within the organization. For law enforcement, TCOLE #3910 credit is available.

After attending this training session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between harassment, bullying, and incivility
• Explain applicable harassment laws at both the federal and state level
• Recognize the supervisor’s role in preventing workplace harassment and retaliation
• Demonstrate techniques to deter and eliminate problematic behavior
• Discuss the complaint and post-investigation processes
• Explain the financial and legal implications of harassment

(Members are strongly encouraged to take 30 minutes at the end of the presentation to cover their policy, reporting procedures, and organizational expectations.)

As a public sector employee, you set the example on Texas roadways. No matter your job title or experience level, when you get behind the wheel, you are responsible for travelling through your city safely.

This classroom-based course reviews information related to common driving situations faced by public works and utilities personnel.

Emergency vehicle operation places stress on both the operator and the vehicle. Safe Police Vehicle Operations provides officers with driving situations and to safely respond.

Objectives:

• Learn how public AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, etc.) receive, store, and reuse input
• Understand the risks of pasting internal text, screenshots, or sensitive data into AI prompts. 
• Explore real examples of accidental data leakage and safe-use practices you can adopt immediately

Benefits:

• Reduce the chance of unintentional exposure of confidential or regulated information.
• Build staff confidence using AI tools responsibly and safely

Objectives:

• Establish a comprehensive Data Classification scheme in your organization
• Identify where sensitive, confidential, and operational data is stored across departments.
• Map data-handling responsibilities between Records Management, IT, and business units.
• Apply TSLAC retention schedules and learn how to properly dispose of outdated data.

Benefits:

• Improved compliance with Texas retention laws and best practices
• Reduced storage costs and risk exposure by removing unnecessary or unmanaged data

Supervisors and managers have responsibilities both to the care and efficacy of our organizations as well as the engagement and growth of our organizations' most valuable resources - our employees. It is vital that they are equipped with basic human resources knowledge so they can identify opportunities and know when to partner with their Human Resources representative and/or legal counsel. In this workshop, those with supervisory responsibilities will better be able to identify their roles in recruiting and onboarding. Additionally, they will understand the importance of job descriptions, interview notes, reference checks, and pre-employment screenings. They will also learn interview techniques and keys to a successful and intentional onboarding process. Effective performance management begins with effective recruiting.

After attending this training session, participants will be able to:

• Explain how the information on job descriptions is relevant to a performance appraisal
• Know the steps involved in the recruiting process and the respective roles of Human Resources and the hiring manager within that process
• Demonstrate an understanding of what a protected class is and how to plan and conduct a hiring and selection process that is consistent, fair, and designed to hire the best qualified candidate
• Develop and ask behavior-based interview questions and assess candidates against an objective rating scale

Additionally, those in supervisory roles will gain knowledge that organizational culture is reflected in recruiting and onboarding. Workplace culture is a living organism that will create itself and grow. However, creating and sustaining a culture that is just not alive, but breathes life into others takes intentional effort and is a journey for the whole organization.

Who Should Attend?  Supervisors, managers, and human resources staff. Note: this class is broadly applied to local government functions and is not specific for law enforcement or civil service roles.

Objectives:

• Learn the four phases of an IRP and how to assemble the right internal team
• Understand Texas-specific reporting triggers, including breach notification requirements
• Work through a TMLIRP-aligned IRP template to begin building your organization's formal plan

Benefits:

• Faster, more coordinated response during incidents
• Increased confidence among leadership, IT, and staff during a cybersecurity event

Disagreements in the workplace will occur. A key to successful workplace culture is to resolve disagreements in a beneficial way. This training is designed to help identify behaviors that cause unhealthy conflict in the workplace as well as how to modify those behaviors to work out differences. It will also address the distinctions between harassment, bullying, and uncivil behaviors. Employees will review the role of a bystander and the importance of taking action. Course discussions include the encouragement of personal empowerment to increase workplace ownership and positive workplace cultures.

After attending this training session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between harassment, bullying, and incivility
• Recognize bullying and uncivil behaviors
• Recognize causes of conflict
• Distinguish the differences between a conversation and a debate
• Model civil behaviors and communication
• Explain the critical elements of a civil culture

Who Should Attend?  This training is intended for full-time and part-time employees at all levels, including senior management.

For law enforcement, TCOLE 3009 credit is available.

(Members are strongly encouraged to take 30 minutes at the end of the presentation to cover their policy, reporting procedures, and organizational expectations.)

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and entities throughout Texas.

Objectives:

• Learn how public AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, etc.) receive, store, and reuse input
• Understand the risks of pasting internal text, screenshots, or sensitive data into AI prompts. 
• Explore real examples of accidental data leakage and safe-use practices you can adopt immediately

Benefits:

• Reduce the chance of unintentional exposure of confidential or regulated information.
• Build staff confidence using AI tools responsibly and safely

People and careers are harmed by harassment. An organization’s supervisors make a difference in culture. How they respond to inappropriate and unlawful conduct involves preparation. This training is designed to assist supervisors in understanding the differences between inappropriate conduct versus unlawful conduct. Supervisors will learn the impact that bullying and harassment have on employees and how to proactively address the related problematic behavior before it becomes unlawful. This course will also provide education on relevant state and federal harassment laws. Course discussions include the supervisor’s role in creating a respectful positive work environment.

This training is intended for employees in a supervisory capacity at any level within the organization. For law enforcement, TCOLE #3910 credit is available.

After attending this training session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the differences between harassment, bullying, and incivility
• Explain applicable harassment laws at both the federal and state level
• Recognize the supervisor’s role in preventing workplace harassment and retaliation
• Demonstrate techniques to deter and eliminate problematic behavior
• Discuss the complaint and post-investigation processes
• Explain the financial and legal implications of harassment

(Members are strongly encouraged to take 30 minutes at the end of the presentation to cover their policy, reporting procedures, and organizational expectations.)

Objectives:

• Establish a comprehensive Data Classification scheme in your organization
• Identify where sensitive, confidential, and operational data is stored across departments.
• Map data-handling responsibilities between Records Management, IT, and business units.
• Apply TSLAC retention schedules and learn how to properly dispose of outdated data.

Benefits:

• Improved compliance with Texas retention laws and best practices
• Reduced storage costs and risk exposure by removing unnecessary or unmanaged data

Objectives:

• Learn the four phases of an IRP and how to assemble the right internal team
• Understand Texas-specific reporting triggers, including breach notification requirements
• Work through a TMLIRP-aligned IRP template to begin building your organization's formal plan

Benefits:

• Faster, more coordinated response during incidents
• Increased confidence among leadership, IT, and staff during a cybersecurity event

Not understanding the hazards of excavation and trench work is a dangerous mindset. Workers are at risk if they enter an un protected trench, and the walls collapse. With awareness of proper planning and equipment, workers can complete their responsibilities safely.

What will participants learn?

• The importance of pre-job planning
• Common hazards on trenching and excavation work sites and how to lower exposure
• Best practices for safe trenching and excavation, including:
  • Soil type identification
  • Proper sloping and benching
  • Trench protection methods
  • Atmospheric monitoring
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Pedestrian and vehicle traffic control and much more!

Who Should Attend?

Trenching and Excavation Awareness is designed to provide awareness for any employee directly or indirectly involved in trenching or excavation. The course is also valuable for employees not involved in such operations who need to understand the dangers of trenching and excavation.

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.

Public works and utilities employees keep the city working, whether treating and distributing drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, repairing streets and utility lines, mowing, maintaining parks, or whatever job needs to be done. Field Operations Safety will provide information and discussion about not just keeping the city going, but more importantly, workers going home safe.

Expect to review safety leadership and how everyone comes together. Safety success will improve your entity's overall success.

What will participants discuss?

• Importance of tailgate meetings
• Knowing your job site's hazards
• Reviewing safety issues common for public works and utilities
• Work zone basics
• Hazards of working alone
• Back injury prevention
• Are you surrounded by natural hazards?
• Knowing your mower's limitations

Who Should Attend? Field Operations Safety is designed to educate, entertain, and challenge any employee engaged in operations or maintenance activities. From public works and utilities to parks and maintenance, this course is for personnel at all levels.

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.

This emergency vehicle operation places stress on both the operator and the vehicle. Safe Police Vehicle Operations provides officers with driving situations and to safely respond.

Strong leadership is the foundation of safe, effective, and resilient organizations. Dignity in Leadership is designed for supervisors and managers who want practical tools to build accountability, improve communication, and strengthen trust within their teams.

Emergency vehicle operation places stress on both the operator and the vehicle. Safe Police Vehicle Operations provides officers with driving situations and to safely respond.

The goal of the workers’ compensation system is to provide Indemnity and medical benefits to employees who have sustained a work-related injury or illness. The State of Texas regulates and defines the system. Laws and requirements are not always clear, which sometimes leads to confusion for employees, supervisors, and administrators. Communication is key to navigating the process.

As a public sector employee, you set the example on Texas roadways. No matter your job title or experience level, when you get behind the wheel you are responsible for travelling through your city safely.

This classroom-based course reviews information related to common driving situations faced by public works and utilities personnel

What are the learning goals?

• Be aware of potential road rage incidents and how to avoid the danger
• Achieve backing safety on and off the job
• Use vehicles as protective barriers in work zones
• Discuss walk-around pre- and post-trip inspections
• Review high center of gravity vehicles/equipment and how to avoid a rollover

Who Should Attend?  Professional Driving for Public Works and Utilities is designed to educate, entertain, and challenge any employee assigned to operate a city vehicle, including streets, water, wastewater, gas, electric, and other utilities personnel.

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.

The goal of the workers’ compensation system is to provide Indemnity and medical benefits to employees who have sustained a work-related injury or illness. The State of Texas regulates and defines the system. Laws and requirements are not always clear, which sometimes leads to confusion for employees, supervisors, and administrators. Communication is key to navigating the process.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020, more than 22,000 traffic crashes occurred in work zones in Texas, resulting in 186 deaths, a 9 percent increase in traffic fatalities over the previous year. Another 690 people were seriously injured. Drivers and their passengers account for the majority of those involved in fatal work zone crashes. in. By focusing on practical strategies and improving teamwork, Work Zone Safety delivers a foundation for success.

What are the learning goals?

• Identify various causes of work-related accidents in work zones

• Describe and review work zone scenarios – what to do and what not to do

• Explain common traffic issues, including sight distance, blind curves, and high speed

• Define common work zone issues

• List better ways to set up work zones to enhance worker protection

• Describe traffic control and other safety devices

• Identify traffic control plans and why we need them

• Describe flagger safety best practices

Who Should Attend?

Work Zone Safety is designed to educate, entertain, and challenge any employee expected to operate in a work zone, including streets, water, wastewater, gas, electric, and other utilities personnel.

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.

According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2020, more than 22,000 traffic crashes occurred in work zones in Texas, resulting in 186 deaths, a 9 percent increase in traffic fatalities over the previous year. Another 690 people were seriously injured. Drivers and their passengers account for the majority of those involved in fatal work zone crashes. in. By focusing on practical strategies and improving teamwork, Work Zone Safety delivers a foundation for success.

What are the learning goals?

• Identify various causes of work-related accidents in work zones

• Describe and review work zone scenarios – what to do and what not to do

• Explain common traffic issues, including sight distance, blind curves, and high speed

• Define common work zone issues

• List better ways to set up work zones to enhance worker protection

• Describe traffic control and other safety devices

• Identify traffic control plans and why we need them

• Describe flagger safety best practices

Who Should Attend?

Work Zone Safety is designed to educate, entertain, and challenge any employee expected to operate in a work zone, including streets, water, wastewater, gas, electric, and other utilities personnel.

By providing fresh perspectives and interactive learning opportunities, TMLIRP training can benefit employees of cities and other entities throughout Texas.

Targets driving risks specific to utility and public works vehicles and equipment, including backing, intersection hazards, and roadside operations.

Targets driving risks specific to utility and public works vehicles and equipment, including backing, intersection hazards, and roadside operations.