Free Workshop Opportunity: Inspiring Gender Diversity in the Workplace Today

Register now for a FREE gender diversity workshop and networking opportunity held on Tuesday, July 24 at 1 p.m.  Engage in discussions with Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, a global consultant in law enforcement, defense and intelligence agencies, Eva Reid, a Senior GIS Analyst and Training Coordinator for the DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer, and … Continue reading Free Workshop Opportunity: Inspiring Gender Diversity in the Workplace Today

Free MACEM Workshop: Inspiring Gender Diversity in the Workplace Today

Join public safety leaders on July 24th to examine the pathway to promoting a culture of gender diversity in the homeland security, emergency preparedness, administration of justice, and computer technology disciplines.  Learn about key career decision points, overcoming barriers, and developing cognitive flexibility in leadership. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-gender-diversity-in-the-workplace-today-tickets-46108395452

To all B-Con Instructors:

March 31 is National Stop the Bleed Day. The main goal of this nationwide campaign is to highlight the importance of Stop The Bleed training and to help those interested find a course in their area. The group leading this effort has asked us to solicit participation from ALL instructors to increase the number of locations … Continue reading To all B-Con Instructors:

FEMA REGION III ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO APPLY TO JOIN FEMA’S YOUTH PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL

Good Morning Region III Stakeholders, There’s little doubt that we rely upon you all to help us make our individual communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient. You, likely more so than us, have the ability to reach individual communities better than we do, and this includes middle schools, high schools, and youth organizations in … Continue reading FEMA REGION III ENCOURAGES YOUTH TO APPLY TO JOIN FEMA’S YOUTH PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL

Maryland Emergency Management Association: 2018 Student Scholarship Program

The Maryland Emergency Management Association (MDEMA) is offering five (5), $1,000.00 Scholarships for the school year 2018.  One scholarship will be awarded per Association Area: Area I - Western Maryland, Area II - Central Maryland, Area III - Maryland's Eastern Shore, Area IV - Southern Maryland and Area V - National Capital Region. The purpose … Continue reading Maryland Emergency Management Association: 2018 Student Scholarship Program

Seeking Student Volunteer Interns for FEMA’s 20th Annual EM Higher Education Symposium

The Higher Education Program is inviting students to participate as student volunteer interns at the 20th Annual Higher Education Symposium to be held June 4-7, 2018 at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Attached you will find necessary information for students to apply for the position of student volunteer intern. The symposium theme this … Continue reading Seeking Student Volunteer Interns for FEMA’s 20th Annual EM Higher Education Symposium

New Emergency Management Apprenticeship Program

Featured on the National Emergency Management Association webpage, Executive Director, Kathy Francis, co-authored an article sharing information on our new emergency management apprenticeship program. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management (MACEM) at Frederick Community College, in partnership with Maryland Colleges, have created a new emergency management apprenticeship program.The … Continue reading New Emergency Management Apprenticeship Program