Vice-President of 9-1-1 Education GovWorx Las Vegas, Nevada
The future of 9-1-1 is sitting in today’s classrooms and it’s up to us to inspire them. This session explores creative, realistic ways for agencies to connect with high school students and ignite interest in emergency communications, whether or not they have funding for a formal program. Attendees will learn how partnerships, outreach, and technology-driven tools can make 9-1-1 education exciting and attainable. From classroom collaborations to community events and AI-powered simulations, you’ll leave with innovative, ready-to-use ideas to build your future pipeline—one student, one simulation, and one connection at a time.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to Build the Pipeline Early – Identify strategies for introducing 9-1-1 as a career to high school students and explain how early engagement supports long-term recruitment and retention.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to Engage Through Innovation – Demonstrate how emerging technologies, simulation tools, and interactive training methods can make 9-1-1 education more exciting and relevant for digital-native learners.
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to Create Sustainable Partnerships – Develop low-cost, practical plans for collaborating with schools, youth organizations, and community programs to promote the 9-1-1 profession and inspire future telecommunicators
