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April 19, 2008
CLIMB ATLANTA
600 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia
Firefighter Challenge. Be the fastest firefighter to climb to the top of the 27th tallest building in the world...the Bentley Forbes Bank of America Plaza in Atlanta, GA. Climb 1,378 steps / 55 floors to the top! The 2007 fastest male firefighter climbed it in full gear (no axe or oxygen) in 12:12. The 2007 fastest female climbed in full gear in 13:15. Win prizes and awards.
Event Website: http://climbatlanta.org
Event Email: kjackson@alase.org
May 13 - 15, 2008
FREE WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Course
Alamo Area Council of Governments
8700 Tesoro Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
The National Security Technologies LLC (NSTec) would like to invite law enforcement, fire, EMS, public health and public safety personnel to attend the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Courses to be held in San Antonio, TX.
There is NO tuition cost to the student.
The training is fully funded by the FEMA National Preparedness Directorate (NPD).
Applicants MUST confirm attendance by phone or email.
Registration Contact
San Antonio: Adrienne Cohen (210)362-5256
Las Vegas: Elsia Gorden (702) 295-7425 or (702) 630-1064
Target Audience: Emergency responders, including law enforcement agencies, fire departments, hazardous materials technicians, bomb squads, SWAT, public health services, emergency medical service personnel, or other emergency management personnel.
Course Descriptions:
WMD Radiological/Nuclear Responder Operations Course - May 13-15, 2008
(8:00AM - 5PM Daily)
The Responder course draws from an Awareness level of knowledge the student has on the basics of radiation, possible health effects and hazard identification. The training focuses on basic radiological detection, survey instruments, risk-based response, crime-scene preservation, personal protective equipment (PPE), and radiological incidents. The course consists of both classroom instruction and scenario-driven, hands-on, performance-oriented practical exercises with actual radiological sources. Although every participant will be issued a radiation survey meter, participants are encouraged to bring their own from their home department or jurisdiction.
Prerequisite: Students should have attended a WMD awareness course within the last five years.
Please contact:
Elsia Gorden-Millender
Counter Terrorism Operations (CTOS)
Mobile Training Team (MTT)
702-295-7425
GordenEL@nv.doe.gov
Event Email: GordenEL@nv.doe.gov
May 20 - 21, 2008
August 4 - 5, 2008
September 22 - 23, 2008
KEYS TO GLOBAL DIVERSITY© TRAINING
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
1260 Main Street
St Charles, MO 63301
Objectives:
The primary objective of the comprehensive two-day flagship diversity seminar is to stimulate awareness and acceptance of individual differences within organizations through learning simulations,
small group dialogue and full group interactive, (i.e., role-modeling) activities from a communication
perspective.
There are no "bad guys" in this training and no blame games played.
Course Description:
KEYS TO GLOBAL DIVERSITY© provides workplace teams with a thorough understanding of global perspectives, an increased acceptance of individual differences, cognitive and behavioral styles and the tools for incorporating diversity practices into organizational goals.
Event Website: http://www.keysguidetojobs.net/services.html
Event Email: keys@keysguidetojobs.net
May 22-23, 2008
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
1260 Main Street
St Charles, Mo 63301
Objectives:
The primary objective of the two-day comprehensive inter cultural communication training is to increase communication between operatives and leaders whose cultural perceptions and symbol systems are distinct enough to alter the communication process; thus, decreasing organizational
productivity.
Course Description:
KGHarris & Associates, LLC inter cultural communication training examines the relationship between culture and organizational communication from several conceptual perspectives. Through reflective
training, participants learn theories and engage in activities that acknowledge, appreciate and articulate conflicts involved in complex inter cultural interactions and the strategies to solve them in the workplace.
Additional Training Dates:
August 6-7, 2008
September 24-25, 2008
KGHarris & Associates, LLC training seminars and retreats are conducted exclusively at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa located 1260 Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301.
Training seminars and retreats begin promptly at 9:00 am and conclude at 4:00 pm.
KGHarris & Associates, LLC provides on-site organizational training upon request.
Event Website:
Event Email:
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