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Emergency Management Internships and How They Contribute To Professionalization

Emergency Management Internships and How They Contribute To Professionalization. Creating structure and identifying a r eturn o n i nvestment. Marc Khatchadourian , BA, EMT Emergency Management Graduate Student North Dakota State Universit y. Overview. Big Picture Considerations

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Emergency Management Internships and How They Contribute To Professionalization

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  1. Emergency Management Internships and How They Contribute To Professionalization Creating structure and identifying areturn on investment Marc Khatchadourian, BA, EMT Emergency Management Graduate Student North Dakota State University

  2. Overview • Big Picture Considerations • Professionalization • Applied-Academic Balance • Competencies • Tangible Recommendations • 12 Month Schedule • Establishing a Mentor • Engagement in Core Areas

  3. 1) Big Picture Considerations • Professionalization • Return on investment: Why should we invest in internships? • Cost Benefit • Applied-Academic Balance • Marrying theory and practice • Competencies • Broad exposure and base of knowledge

  4. 1) Big Picture Considerations Cont. d) Paid vs. Unpaid • Systemic disadvantage • Cautions of unpaid internships e) Participation NOT Observation • Encourage input and involvement f) Making partnerships and taking initiative • Inherent to how we operate

  5. 1) Tangible Recommendations a) Internship Planning Schedule 10 to 12 Months Before Internship: What agency and academic program are looking for Timeframe/schedule Background check and security clearance Solicitation for applicants

  6. 1) Tangible Recommendations Cont. 10 Months Before Internship: Assign a mentor Interviews, shadowing Begin background check and clearance

  7. 1) Tangible Recommendations Cont. 6 Months Before Internship: Involve Intern, Advisor, and Employer Housing Facility Access Parking Pay Information Dress Code

  8. 1) Tangible Recommendations Cont. Week One of Internship: Facility Tour(s) Access and Familiarization

  9. 1) Tangible Recommendations Cont. b) Establishing the Role of the Mentor • Mentor can help with organization familiarization • Opens up time for the boss

  10. 1) Tangible Recommendations Cont. c) Participation and Engagement in Core Areas Policy/Regulatory Finance Region/Dept. Meetings EOC Activations Training Exercises/Drills • Community Meetings EOPs Risk Assessments Public Information Bus. Continuity/COG

  11. 1) Tangible Recommendations Cont. d) Student Internship Checklist • Additional items?

  12. Discussion and Thank You! 414-861-7366 (cell) mkhatch@sbcglobal.netOR marc.khatchadourian@ndsu.edu Marc Khatchadourian, BA, EMT Emergency Management Graduate Student North Dakota State University

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