Open to DVWCT and DVPLT Members at no cost.
This course reviews verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques for non-law enforcement public entity employees including administration, public works, parks and recreation, and library personnel. It discusses the various physical and mental barriers to communication and possible alternative responses. Participants will learn verbal and non-verbal forms of communication and their impact on the de-escalation process.
Presented by Janine Paul, Montgomery County Department of Public Safety
Registration: All members must register individually for this event. A Delaware Valley Trusts account is required to register. If you do not already have an account, please visit dvtrusts.com/register. Once your account is activated, please login, return to this page and click the button below to register.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trusts
Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.
This training is full. If you are interested in this training or the Penn State Leadership Certificate Program, please email training@dvtrusts.com to be placed on the wait list for Spring 2026.
This workshop gives you the tools to empower your team to Step up to the Plate and get the job done. By understanding the relationship between beliefs, actions and results, managers can create the environment necessary to keep their people motivated and focused on results. This highly facilitative workshop utilizes 20 skills sets which help managers identify the differences between unproductive “bench-warming” behaviors and positive accountability behaviors.
Registration: All members must register individually for this event. A Delaware Valley Trusts account is required to register. If you do not already have an account, please visit dvtrusts.com/register. Once your account is activated, please login, return to this page and click the button below to register.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
In this training, you will learn how to recognize and respond to a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), choking, bleeding, shock, and many other first-aid emergencies. As well as the proper use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Registration: All members must register individually for this event. A Delaware Valley Trusts account is required to register. If you do not already have an account, please visit dvtrusts.com/register. Once your account is activated, please login, return to this page and click the button below to register.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trusts
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
Inclusive engagement is key to responsive and resilient local governance. This session explores tools and strategies for meaningful public participation, with a focus on reaching underrepresented voices and fostering equity in policy and decision-making. Participants will learn how to design outreach efforts that build trust, improve transparency, and ensure that community input informs municipal priorities in authentic and lasting ways.
Registration: All members must register individually for this event. A Delaware Valley Trusts account is required to register. If you do not already have an account, please visit dvtrusts.com/register. Once your account is activated, please login, return to this page and click the button below to register.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Governing in Action Training Series Flyer
Open to DVHT, DVWCT and DVPLT members. $25 Co-pay due to high program cost to be billed at a later date.
Microsoft PowerPoint – Core (6 hours) Lesson 1: Getting Started with PowerPoint Lesson 2: Developing a PowerPoint Presentation Lesson 3: Performing Intermediate Text Editing Lesson 4: Adding Graphical Elements to Your Presentation Lesson 5: Modifying Objects in Your Presentation Lesson 6: Adding Tables to Your Presentation Lesson 7: Adding Charts to Your Presentation Lesson 8: Preparing to Deliver Your Presentation (time permitting) Minimum 6 students, limited to 10 students; $25/person copay
The latest version of Office 365 will be the version used for Microsoft trainings.
Registration: All members must register individually for this event. A Delaware Valley Trusts account is required to register. If you do not already have an account, please visit dvtrusts.com/register. Once your account is activated, please login, return to this page and click the button below to register.
Questions: If you have any questions or if you are experiencing difficulty registering for this training, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trusts