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North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) has joined Durham, Orange and Wake counties to host an inaugural emergency management experience like no other for young women in grades 9-12. While attending HERricane, students will learn about disaster response and public safety through field trips, training and disaster simulation exercises.
“The purpose of the HERricane workshop is to encourage young women to consider emergency management as a career by building awareness of the profession and the many fields within it,” said Katie Webster, NCEM Assistant Director of Planning. “We here at North Carolina Emergency Management believe that having a diverse workforce helps to empower the communities we serve, and this program is one way of improving diversity in this field.”
The event will take place from July 11-14, 2023 from 8:00am-5:00pm 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 2023 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.
More information about the program and application can be found online at www.ncdps.gov/nc-herricane. Questions can be directed to HERricane@ncdps.gov.