Dual Enrollment Programs: Educating the Next Generation

May 6, 2013

Join Fire 20/20, the FESHE High-School Pathways Program, and the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships in a 90-minute webinar entitled Dual Enrollment Programs: Educating the Next Generation on Wednesday, May 15 from 1-2:30pm EDT (10am-11:30am PDT). The webinar discusses how to build and strengthen educational and training opportunities in your local high school and college to encourage the next generation – particularly young women and young people of color – to consider careers in the fire and emergency services. 

Learn how to leverage current best practices, alternative funding streams, and existing professional networks to build a robust, rewarding, and inclusive program in your local community or educational system. Facilitating the webinar will be Dr. Matt Hinds-Aldrich, Anna Maria College (MA) and FIRE 20/20.
 
Panelists are:

  • Buddy Hyde, Southside Community College (VA) and FESHE High School Pathways Committee
  • Adam Lowe, National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
  • Battalion Chief Johnny Brewington, Cleveland Division of Fire (Retired) and Fire 20/20

 
Topics to be covered include:

  • The various types of concurrent enrollment programs across the country
  • The various types of fire/EMS training and education opportunities offered
  • The importance of proactive recruitment and outreach in Fire Science and EMS programs
  • Case Studies of successful programs


Click here to register for the Dual Enrollment Programs webinar.