The Delaware Valley Trusts Advantage: Managed Risk. Collective Rewards.
When it comes to selecting health, workers’ compensation, or property and liability insurance, public entities need stability and superior coverage at the lowest responsible cost. At the Delaware Valley Trusts we understand. Our members enjoy stable rates that defy insurance industry trends while taking advantage of comprehensive benefits, cash dividends, rate credits, multi-trust discounts, superior member service, and a wide array of exclusive value-added services.
Let us manage your risk while you realize the rewards.
Open to all members at no cost.
Many people believe that to be a good communicator, you need to be a good speaker. While speaking clearly is important, it’s also critical to be a good listener. After all, conversations are not one-sided, so at least half of your focus should be on listening. In this training, you will learn the techniques of effective listening, tools for applying a wide range of active listening skills, and methods for eliciting and listening to feedback.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trust
Open to DVPLT members at no cost.
This will be a training session to explain how to use the HR Zoom platform to submit background checks, as well as give you an opportunity to ask any questions about the process and platform.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trust
This virtual webinar is eligible for the Delaware Valley Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive.
This program offers a comprehensive look at how your diet can either fuel or fight inflammation. Learn about the best anti-inflammatory foods to integrate into your meals, cooking techniques that preserve their benefits, and how adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can be a powerful tool in preventing chronic diseases. Start your journey to a less inflamed, healthier you today.
For more information on Health Trust Wellness incentives and reimbursements, click here (login required) or contact the Wellness Team at wellness@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5721.
Open to all members at no cost.
Effective communication is essential for our professional and personal lives. This interactive workshop focuses on non-verbal communication, active listening skills, and identifying barriers to effective communication. It explores how we can learn to effectively resolve conflicts and prevent conflict from occurring through a greater understanding of conflict styles and methods of communication.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trust
Open to DVPLT and DVWCT members at no costs.
A virtual orientation series for Pennsylvania’s newly elected officials
This virtual lunchtime training series is designed to help newly elected supervisors, commissioners, and council members step confidently into their roles. Over the course of these one-hour sessions, participants will gain a working understanding of Pennsylvania local government, the responsibilities of public office, and the skills needed to govern effectively. Municipal Managers, Assistant Managers or any other Municipal staff are more than welcome to attend.
Each session features practical instruction, real-world examples, and discussion with experienced local government professionals. The series focuses on what every new official needs to know to be effective from day one: legal and ethical foundations, fiscal management, decision-making, public engagement, and leadership in the public arena.
Session 3 – Understanding Municipal Departments: Roles, Responsibilities & Service Delivery
This session offers a practical overview of how municipal departments operate and how elected officials can support effective service delivery. Participants will gain insight into the day-to-day functions of departments such as public works, police, fire, parks and recreation, finance, and administration. The discussion emphasizes how policy direction from elected officials translates into operations, performance, and community outcomes.
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Questions: If you have any questions, please email training@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5720.
Delaware Valley Trust
A medical emergency in the workplace can unfold in seconds and the way employees respond in those first moments often determines the outcome. Readiness isn’t just about having a first aid kit on the wall, it’s about awareness, confidence, and a workplace culture that treats safety as a shared responsibility. This article will help you …
In July 2025, a Maine police department triggered public outrage when it used artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced image editing to insert a department patch into a photo of seized drug evidence. The application inadvertently altered other parts of the image as well, including text and packaging graphics. The modifications were spotted by members of the …
For purposes of this discussion, imagine you took on a project to replace the gas furnace in your family home. Probably not something you do routinely. If the installation is not done correctly, leaking gas could ignite and level the structure. This would be an example of a low-frequency, high hazard (LFHH) project. These share …