A Leadership Career Path for Women: Challenges and Opportunities

Emergency Management - A Leadership Career Path for Women: Challenges and Opportunities From the perspective of being "newer" in the field, emergency management professionals Anna Feigum and Shayle Sabo will reflect upon their experiences joining and building careers as women in the field of emergency management. Moderated by a friend and social worker, Chelsea Cornwell, they will identify challenges they have faced and supports that have enabled them to build confidence and navigate the subtle ways in which prejudice can present itself in this demanding and often male-dominated field. Anna and Shayle will discuss how their training within a theoretical [...]

Partners in Preparedness Conference 2021

Virtual

2021 Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference The Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference (a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization) is the largest and most successful regional emergency preparedness conference in the Pacific Northwest. Partners in Emergency Preparedness annually hosts nearly 400 people representing business, schools, government, the nonprofit sector, emergency management professionals, and volunteer organizations. The Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference attracts top-notch speakers with expertise that includes lessons learned from recent worldwide events like earthquakes, work place violence, current hazards research, contingency planning, school preparedness, technology, media interactions, and public health issues. Speakers and exhibitors provide cutting-edge information on subjects [...]

Preparedness Workshop

Virtual

In January, we marked the 321st anniversary of the last full-rip 9.0 Cascadia earthquake. In March, we note the 20th anniversary of the Nisqually earthquake. Is getting people to prepare an impossible pipe dream or a worthy goal? Why is it so difficult? Are Emergency Managers the right people to carry the preparedness message? If not, why not? If not, who is?

Respectful Workplace Training

Respectful Workplace Training April 21, 2021 4:00-5:30 PM Foster workplace environments where all apprentices feel safe, welcomed and treated fairly. This workshop will answer the questions: What does Protected Class mean? What are the benefits of a respectful, inclusive workforce? What do I do if I experience or know of others being harassed? Presented by: Tracy Allen, SHRM-SCP, Lakeside Industries, is an HR professional with a keen skill set in training, development, and creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. She believes communication and accountability are key to this combination resulting in a productive, profitable, and positive work experience for the workforce [...]

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Sound Careers in Healthcare Week – Charting Real Options in a Virtual World

Sound Careers in Healthcare Week - Charting Real Options in a Virtual World When: April 26 to April 30, 2021 Time: 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm We are excited to share information about a FREE virtual healthcare career exploration opportunity coming up April 26-30th. Sound Careers in Healthcare is a week-long event being offered in collaboration with employers and healthcare educators.  Most daily presentations will be live and interactive and will cover an extensive range of topics.  Although designed for 9-12th graders in Pierce and King Counties, anyone with access to the inter net who would like to explore different career [...]

Fifth Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit

Fifth Annual Military Spouse Employment Summit MAY 12, 2021 12 - 1:30 PM EDT Virtual Hiring Our Heroes is pleased to present the fifth annual Military Spouse Employment Summit. We will celebrate the progress that community and corporate leaders have made in elevating the conversation around military spouse employment and keeping it at the forefront during this virtual event. Recognizing a decade of work through Hiring Our Heroes’ collaborative efforts, we will look back and a look forward, highlighting the strides that have been made and calling for continued partnership as we shape the future. Standing at the starting line [...]

OEMA 2021 Conference

ZOOM

The Oregon Emergency Management Association (OEMA) is the association of Oregon’s emergency management professionals. OEMA promotes the efforts of Oregon’s communities to plan for all hazards through improved mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities. Our annual conference is a valuable, well-attended event with top-ranked keynote speakers relevant to the industry and breakout sessions for education opportunities. October 11- 14, 2021 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes Bend, OR Registration information Exhibitor & Sponsor Prospectus Members: Please log in prior to registering Hotel reservations 

Free Virtual Apprenticeship Preparation Summit

Virtual

Free Virtual Apprenticeship Preparation Summit Join representatives from the Washington Building & Construction Trades Council, Department of Labor & Industries, and Construction Center of Excellence to learn more about apprenticeship preparation. From establishing a common vocabulary around apprenticeship and clarifying the application process, to developing partnerships with existing training programs, this summit is designed to help educators and community partners connect with Apprenticeship Professionals to better serve students. For more information and/or to register, please contact: Construction Center of Excellence at: cce@rtc.edu

Emergency Management Careers Seminar

Thursday, February 3 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PST As a student with a degree or an interest in emergency management, you’re invited to join The Walt Disney Company’s Global Crisis Management Team to learn more about the emergency management field and the different ways you can apply your degree! During this seminar, you will hear how The Walt Disney Company conducts various emergency management practices across numerous business segments and around the world including: •Emergency and Crisis Response Framework for a Global Company •Cast Member & Employee Crisis Training and Engagement •Enterprise [...]

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