Emergency Management Workforce Consortium

Workforce Pipeline

Purpose

To obtain the requisite data needed to launch the initiative of the HBCU Pipeline to develop the Homeland Security-Emergency Management workforce for the future.

Who

Identify HBCUs that have programs in homeland security as well as emergency & disaster management.

What

• Identify HBCU academic programs (stand alone, courses, certificate or degree).
• Identify threats (natural & man-made) posed to these institutions and their whole communities.
• Identify opportunities to mitigate threats (natural & man-made) posed to these institutions and their whole communities.

Why

Many HBCUs sit in zones that are disaster prone. The need for a diverse, culturally competent workforce trained in homeland security and Emergency/Disaster management is vital.

Outcome

• Develop an historic profile and leverage future planning for HBCUs and their surrounding whole communities.
• Help build a pipeline for the next generation of African American Homeland security and Emergency Management professionals.
  • True Pipeline:
  • Platform A: Certificate Program
  • Platform B: Two-year Degree Program
  • Platform C: Bachelors Degree Program
  • Platform D: Masters Degree Program
  • Platform E: Doctoral Degree Program
  • Platform F: Post Doctoral Programs
• Develop a collaborative consortium of programs Develop a collaborative of individuals (mentors/advocates).