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| The viral impact on training
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As the seriousness of the Corona Virus magnifies, the effect reaches all of us. Especially in public safety, where we must continue to do the work that is essential to the safety and security of our families, our communities and our country. As we shut down many functions all around us, one of the big impact areas is training. Things that we scheduled months, even years in advance, are now put on an indefinite hold. And training of our people is vital to our abilities to protect others. So what do we do? One thing that we have promoted for a long time is mobile education and training… and the word “mobile” here is not about the mobility of the instructors, but the mobility of the training itself in the form of online access, flexibility and adaptability.
The dynamic shift in the workforce has been going on for some time now (as referenced in our White Paper, “Navigating the Changing Seascape of Maritime Public Safety” and in our webinar “Training the Maritime Workforce,”) but now, this crisis is magnifying its complications and impact. Taking existing or legacy training, and rethinking how we deliver it in a timely, costly and adaptable manner may help us weather these challenges of today, and tomorrow. Bringing it to the mobile realm addresses a lot of these issues and can be done in relatively short order, with the right Instructional Designers, Master Trainers, and Learning Management Providers. The NMLEA can help. To learn more, reach out to us at info@nmlea.org. Now is the time… we have the time.
Politico
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Military.com
A record number of Coast Guard Academy cadets have joined the Cadets Against Sexual Assault club, which advocates for victims of sexual assault and harassment and trains cadets to take reports from their peers.
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NMLEA
What does "maritime leadership development, training and education" look like? What should it look like? How long should it be? Is there enough training and workforce development available for our future maritime managers, supervisors, administrators and professionals?
Together with University of South Florida Center for Maritime and Port Studies, we think we have an opportunity to shape and enhance the skills and knowledge of our future leaders, and you can help! Take a few minutes and provide your valuable input that will help chart the course!
Take this 10-minute survey and let us know what you think. Just click here: https://lnkd.in/ezsXzwJ
NMLEA
The Department of Homeland Security has announced its grant programs for 2020, and among them is the Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). $100 million will be available, and an overview of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) can be found by clicking here.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Deadlines: April 8 for initial application, and April 15 at 5 p.m. for final application.
- There is a cost share requirement, 25% for public sector, 50% for public sector.
- Cost share requirement is waived for training of law enforcement agencies in security zone enforcement, or for applications totaling $25,000 or less.
- Priority Areas: Enhancing Cybersecurity ; Enhancing the Protection of Soft Targets and Crowded Places; Training and Awareness; Planning; Addressing Emerging Threats, such as Transnational Criminal Organizations, WMD and UAS
- Eligible Applicants: All entities subject to an Area Maritime Security Plan
Note that a lot of things have to happen in order for your application to go through, so feel free to reach out to the NMLEA (info@nmlea.org) for guidance and assistance in your process. We have experienced PSGP professionals that help you navigate!
Rappler
The Philippine Coast Guard has shifted Saturday, March 14, to full alert status, bracing to enforce travel restrictions in all waterways during the Metro Manila lockdown.
The lockdown, or community quarantine as government officials call it, will begin midnight of Sunday, March 15 and last until April 14.
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Crosscut
Seattle’s cruise season looks to be ending before it even starts. Because of a decision by Canadian ports to shut down cruises amid the outbreak of COVID-19 and the intricacies of international maritime law, cruise ship traffic into the city will grind to a halt until at least July 1, a loss of up to 90 sailings and about 40% of the total season.
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The Cordova Times
Examiners from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Valdez will conduct dockside commercial fishing vessel inspections, April 24-29, in Cordova, with a focus on crewmember safety and emergency preparedness. All fishing vessels are encouraged to participate in these free, no-fault examinations.
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National Fisherman
Many fishermen come to believe that they have a natural immunity to infections, but the reality is quite the contrary. Infections have shut down fishing operations across the world, which is why it’s essential to both understand infection types that cause symptoms as well as what sort of preventative measures can be taken to avoid them entirely.
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Police One
State, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as transportation authorities, nonprofit organizations and the private sector, may be eligible for funds to improve the nation’s readiness in preventing, protecting against, responding to, recovering from and mitigating terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies.
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