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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 [...]

Implicit Bias in Workforce Education – LGBTQ & Gender Biases with Morgan Mentzer

Implicit Bias in Workforce Education LGBTQ & Gender Biases with Morgan Mentzer May 18, 2021, 10:00am – 11:00am Morgan Mentzer was an auto mechanic at independent auto shops for years. Recognizing the systemic oppression that prevented other queer folks from entering the trades, she went to law school to fight discrimination in the trades. She co-founded the Reckoning Trades Project to increase the representation and retention of queer and transgender folks in the trades. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/148378079831

CoE-HSEM – Strategic Planning Session #1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

May 21, 2021 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: DEI Committee will include all aspects of diversity that advance racial, social, and economic justice in the service to our diverse communities.  This will include our activities and discussions regarding functional and access needs. Look at how we develop and deliver social equity/social justice activities (recruitment, enrollment, courses/curriculum, faculty, and training) in collaboration with SBCTC programs with their faculty, staff, and student body. Programs will lead with racial equity and recruit diverse individuals to our colleges and employers. Incorporate change in our culture. Assessment of current [...]

Implicit Bias in Workforce Education – Leadership with Zenovia Harris

Implicit Bias in Workforce Education Leadership with Zenovia Harris June 3, 2021, 10:00am – 11:00am Zenovia Harris is an accomplished author, fierce and innovative leader and a powerhouse speaker with a heart for youth! Zenovia is the Chief Executive Officer for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, becoming the first African American CEO to lead the chamber in its 70+years. Zenovia is a certified diversity professional and serves on the Washington Diversity Council Advisory Board. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/148381660541

CoE-HSEM – Strategic Planning Session #2: Public and Private Partnership

June 4, 2021 – 9:00 am to 10:30 am - Public and Private Partnership:  HSEM industry – workforce needs, demands, and standards in the private/corporate sector of the industry. How do the public and private sectors differ in emergency and risk management? How does current practice affect diversity expansion within the field? Identify knowledge, skills, and abilities needed – DACUM Discuss and identify strategies to outreach to the private sector. Join Zoom Meeting https://pierce-college.zoom.us/j/86234596769?pwd=L09uVnZrcStWdXdtNXpqM3c0SCtMZz09 Meeting ID: 862 3459 6769 Passcode: 238281

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