Center of Excellence for Homeland Security-Emergency Management

EmPower Women's Leadership Conference
2022-03-11 11:00 - 15:30 UTC
EmPower Women’s Leadership Conference
When: March 11, 2022
Time: 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
A Free Virtual Event! (with Registration)

Celebrating International Women’s Week!

EmPower Women’s Leadership Conference brings together women in trades careers to celebrate their success as leaders, inspire other women to find and embrace their inner leader, and showcase the possibilities when women succeed in breaking barriers. Hear from industry leaders, current apprentices, and a nutritional expert.

The FIRST 150 registrants receive a FREE swag bag!

Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej0tv57zeaab1217&oseq=&c=&ch=

2022 Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference
2022-04-05

CERT Leadership Summit and Training Day
2022-04-09 08:00 - 17:00
Hey, Region 10! In April there will be a CERT Leadership Summit and Training Day hosted by CERT, WA Citizen Corps, and FEMA Region 10.

Register at https://bit.ly/3qrLbZm

If you are interested or have questions, contact Celso Rangel at celso.rangel@ofm.wa.gov

Neurodiversity and Implicit Bias with Ranieka Weston, ACC, SHRM-SCP
2022-04-28 11:00 - 12:00
Neurodiversity and Implicit Bias with Ranieka Weston, ACC, SHRM-SCP
Thursday, April 28, 2022, 11:00a – 12:00p
In this webinar, you will discover the current landscape of neurodiversity and introduce ideas of accommodations and how to limit bias to generate a robust and conducive learning and working environment.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/256448052027
The implicit bias webinar series is provided by the Implicit Bias Institute in Workforce Education supported by Perkins funding, and led by the following Washington State Centers of Excellence: Marine Manufacturing & Technology, Careers in Education, Constructions, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and the Machinists Institute.
Who should attend? Faculty, deans, navigators, counselors, staff, administrators, human resources, continuing education, and coordinators from the community and technical college system, K12, and apprenticeship.

Implicit Bias and Student Homelessness with Claudia Avendaño-Ibarra, MSW LSWAIC
2022-05-17 11:00 - 12:00
Implicit Bias and Student Homelessness with Claudia Avendaño-Ibarra, MSW LSWAIC
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 11:00a – 12:00p
A professional development opportunity for Workforce professionals to review implicit bias and to discuss homelessness in the State of WA as well as how to support students.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/256451893517
The implicit bias webinar series is provided by the Implicit Bias Institute in Workforce Education supported by Perkins funding, and led by the following Washington State Centers of Excellence: Marine Manufacturing & Technology, Careers in Education, Constructions, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and the Machinists Institute.
Who should attend? Faculty, deans, navigators, counselors, staff, administrators, human resources, continuing education, and coordinators from the community and technical college system, K12, and apprenticeship.

PIEPC July Webinar ShakeAlert Evolution: Programming for the Inevitable
2022-07-13 10:30 - 11:30 | ZOOM
One year after public alerting via WEA and cell phones was available in Washington State, ShakeAlert continues to evolve. More accurate estimates of magnitude and shaking levels have lead to more confidence in triggering automated actions when strong shaking is imminent.
What changes in ShakeAlert have been implemented and what is in the works? How is ShakeAlert helping to protect critical infrastructure today?

Bill Steele has directed the Educational Outreach and Communications Program for the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) at the University of Washington, since 1993. He works closely with news reporters and filmmakers to provide hazards information and coordinate scientist involvement in development accurate and interesting news reports and documentaries.
Bill also serves as the Washington State Regional Coordinator for ShakeAlert. He collaborates with companies and public agencies to identify opportunities to implement automated loss reduction actions triggered by ShakeAlert. He is also working to document how EEW can be used to reduce injuries and economic losses during an earthquake and speed recovery.

Register Here

RESILIENCE: Building a More Sustainable Economy for All
2022-08-09 14:00 - 2022-08-11 14:00
RESILIENCE: Building a More Sustainable Economy for AllWEDA 2022 Summer Conference | August 9-11, 2022
Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center You are invited to join fellow economic development, local government, port, business, tribal, education and community leaders from throughout Washington August 9-11, 2022 to learn and engage with expert speakers and professionals to gain new tools and insights for economic development in your community.
Click here for the preliminary agenda.
For assistance with registration, to pay by check and for information on scholarships or other discounted tickets, please contact info@wedaonline.org.
For more information, visit: https://www.simpletix.com/e/resilience-building-a-more-sustainable-eco-tickets-108873

Securing the Supply Chain Summit 2023: Building Pathways for Success: Securing Infrastructure, Supply Chain and Energy Systems
2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07 | Columbia Basin College, 2600 North 20th Avenue Bldg H (Byron Gjerde Center), Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Securing the Supply Chain Summit 2023, on June 6 and 7, concentrates on building pathways for success by securing infrastructure, supply chain and energy systems. For the first time in our lifetimes, supply chains are front and center in the public’s consciousness. Our supply chains need to be resilient while still efficient and cost effective. Speakers from industry, policy organizations and education will delve into the challenges to the supply chain, how it is changing, and what will need to happen in the future.
For our full agenda, visit: https://www.coehsem.com/securing-the-supply-chain-summit-2023-agenda/
To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/576475773557
Interested in sponsoring?
We have different levels of sponsorship available! If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please reach out to Jasmine at JMay@pierce.ctc.edu
The Courtyard by Marriott is within walking distance of the Columbia Basin College location, please make sure to reserve your room as soon as possible while there is still availability. Government rates are available when reserving a room.
Link to Courtyard by Marriott: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/psccp-courtyard-pasco-tri-cities-airport/overview/

Women in Leadership Symposium 2024
2024-05-14 17:00 - 2024-05-15 16:00
2024 Women in Leadership Symposium

May 14-15, 2024

Pierce College Puyallup
1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98374

This event is in-person only

May 14, 2024 – Networking Event
(5pm – 9pm)

Location:
Pierce College Puyallup – (Arts & Allied Health Building, Lobby)

May 15, 2024 – Main Event
(8am – 4pm)

Location:
Pierce College Puyallup – College Center Building (Multipurpose Rooms A/B)

Price: FREE

This year’s symposium will center around the importance of fostering robust and dynamic relationships and partnerships with women in Resilience Management and associated fields such as security, safety, emergency/risk management, and disaster preparedness.
Women’s perspectives play a pivotal role in shaping decision-making processes and advocating for considerations that enhance the resilience of communities. The symposium will delve into topics including diverse leadership in decision-making, relationship cultivation, resilience-building, engagement, inclusion, and diversity.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and engage, with a focus on empowering women to assume leadership positions, advance their careers, and enhance their overall well-being.

An option for earning .8 Continuing Education Unit(CEU) Credits will be available for this symposium for $20 at the door

Join us for this fantastic symposium celebrating women in leadership!

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Washington State Emergency Management Association 2024
2024-09-09 08:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 | Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, 15347 NE Suquamish Way, Suquamish, WA, 98392, United States
The Conference Committee will post additional information at www.wsema.com as it becomes available.
For more info, visit: https://wsema.com/2023-conference-information

Community Resilience Focus Group
2025-03-14 13:00 - 16:00
Community Resilience Focus Group

March 14, 2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm
“A resilient nation is created and sustained through thriving communities with secure and adaptable social, economic, environmental, housing, infrastructure, and institutional systems. Addressing resilience from only one perspective or through only one resilience lens will not be successful.” Nation Resilience Guidance
COE HSEM Community RESILIENCE WORK group agenda
As 2024, our “Year of Resilience”, came to a close, our Center’s staff, Volunteers, and Advisory Board Members at our February 12, Board meeting, re-confirmed their commitment to building resilient communities to secure our future. Demand for talent was just one of many strains across regions and sectors this year, as geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty featured prominently. One way to reduce the impact of all hazards is to enhance resilience within communities.
Our 21st year, will be the “Year of Transformational Leadership.” Today’s leaders continually face challenges of meeting high expectations and adapting to rapid change. It is critically important to maintain a diverse and educated public. We need to continue leading with a steadfast commitment to our shared values of equity, belonging, and understanding the interdependencies of building capacity and community resilience. We will need resilient transformational leaders more than ever.
Date: March 14, 2025
Time: 1: 00pm – 4:00 pm
Community Resilience Focus Group Session
Contact: Linda Crerar, Director, lcrerar@pierce.ctc.edu
Registration Link

Time

1:00pm -2:15pm
Welcome & Introductions
Kyle Winslow
Curry Mayer
Facilitators

10 minutes
Setting the Stage:
Purpose of Focus Group

90 minutes
Breakout Discussions
60-90 minutes

30 minutes
Report Back
Thematic Discussion

30 minutes
Future Trends
Closing Reflections

Focus Group Questions
THE FOCUS GROUPS SEEK TO COLLECT YOUR THOUGHTS, IDEAS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
PRIOR TO beginning, THESE DEFINITIONS OF RESILIENCE MAY HELP SET THE FOUNDATION:
United Nations office of disaster risk reduction:
The ability of a system, community or society exposed to hazards to resist, absorb, accommodate, adapt to, transform and recover from the effects of a hazard in a timely and efficient manner, including through the preservation and restoration of its essential basic structures and functions through risk management.
Riskonnect – Business Continuity consultant:
Resilience management is the process of integrating all of an organization’s protective activities under one, clear, management structure. The methodology is subdivided into two areas: readiness and response.
From FEMA:
National resilience is a complex topic and building it requires whole community effort. The National Resilience Guidance (NRG) offers a unifying vision of resilience. It provides the principals and steps all communities and organizations can take to increase their resilience in every sector and discipline. The NRG strives to help everyone understand and fulfill their critical roles related to increasing national resilience with the goal of increasing community and national resilience.
The National Resilience Guidance:

Promotes a common understanding of resilience.
Emphasizes the critical relationship between chronic community stressors and acute shocks.
Addresses the resilience roles of individuals, organizations, and all levels of government.
Provides an actionable approach to resilience planning and implementation.
Incorporates a community resilience maturity model that walks through concrete steps to build resilience.

The National Resilience Guidance emphasizes that strengthening resilience requires a collective approach. A resilient nation is created and sustained through thriving communities with secure and adaptable social, economic, environmental, housing, infrastructure, and institutional systems. Addressing resilience from only one perspective or through only one resilience lens will not be successful.
1. Workforce Needs & Roles in Community Resilience

What makes a community resilient?
What are the most critical roles in a workforce that is resilient?
Is Community resilience tied to the workforce, or to other factors and the workforce?
If other factors, what are they?
How do emergency management programs contribute to building community resilience?
Are there positions in either emergency management or resilience planning that don’t currently exist or need additional emphasis to contribute to building community resilience?” What do we want them to help us identify?
What job titles or roles do you foresee becoming necessary in the next 5-10 years that could contribute to resilience building?

2. Knowledge & Training Needs

What foundational knowledge areas should those focused on building community resilience have? (e.g., disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, social equity, or something else?)
What specific training or certifications do you consider essential for professionals entering the field of emergency management?

Or for a position focused on building community resilience?

How should workforce training incorporate equity and inclusion in community resilience efforts?

3. Essential Skills & Abilities

What technical skills (e.g., GIS mapping, data analysis, emergency planning) are becoming more important in community resilience building work?
What soft skills (e.g., crisis communication, leadership, collaboration) are most critical for success?
How important is digital literacy in resilience management, and what specific tools should professionals be proficient in?

4. Emerging Challenges & Opportunities

What new challenges do you see affecting emergency management?
What new challenges do you see affecting community resilience building work?
How should workforce training evolve to address:

climate change
cybersecurity threats
the need for building infrastructure resilience?

What role should cross-sector collaboration (government, nonprofits, and private sector) play in building a resilient workforce? (a workforce contributing to building resilience?)

5. Future-Proofing the Workforce

How can we attract and retain the next generation of emergency management professionals?

How do we convey to new emergency management professionals that community resilience building is part of their jobs?

What learning formats (online, hybrid, in-person, simulations, etc.) are most effective for training resilience professionals? How are we defining “resilience professionals?

What final recommendations would you give for shaping an adaptable, well-prepared resilient workforce?
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Women in Leadership Symposium 2025
2025-05-16 08:00 - 14:30
2025 Women in Leadership Symposium

May 16, 2025

Free Virtual Event

This event is virtual

May 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Price: FREE

This year’s symposium will center around the importance of fostering robust and dynamic relationships and partnerships with women in fields such as security, safety, emergency/risk management, and disaster preparedness. The symposium will delve into topics including diverse leadership in decision-making, relationship cultivation, engagement, inclusion, and diversity. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, explore, and engage, with a focus on empowering women to assume leadership positions, advance their careers, and enhance their overall well-being.

Join us for this fantastic symposium celebrating women in leadership!

Registration will be opening soon!
Register Here!
