North Carolina Emergency Management Experience

About

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) along with Durham, Orange, and Wake County Emergency Management invites local high school students to participate in the North Carolina Emergency Management Experience. This is a program designed to encourage young women in grades 9-12 to explore careers in emergency management and public safety. The workshop will take place from August 5-9, 2024 and will be hosted at the NC State Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh. NCEM intends to select up to 24 students to participate in the 2024 program.

Key Components

  • Learn about key emergency management and public safety jobs.
  • Explore careers through field trips within Durham, Wake and Orange Counties.
  • Participate in a career fair and networking event.
  • There is no cost for students to participate in the program. NCEM will provide breakfast snacks and lunch for participants. Travel to and from the NC State Emergency Operations Center for the event is not provided.

How to Apply

  • Applications are closed for the 2024 Experience.
NC Emergency Management Experience Participants in the field

Experience Dates

  • Monday, August 5, 2024 – 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM
  • Thursday, August 8, 2024 – 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM
  • Friday, August 9, 2024 – 8:45 AM- 4:00 PM

Important dates

  • Mid-July: Virtual meet and greet for participants and parents/guardians.
  • August 5-9: NC Emergency Management Experience.