What's your Welcome?

This is a 90-to-120-minute interactive session. 

The creation of an inclusive environment is one of the most important factors for recruitment and retention. This interactive session will cause fire and EMS services to pause and reflect on their recruitment activities to attract the next generation of first responders and how to stand out as an employer of choice. Tangible strategies and activities will be shared that can be immediately applied to attract and retain your next generation responders. Hear directly from those currently seeking job opportunities on what they are looking for in their career search.

Learning Objectives

1) Compare motivation factors of Gen Z to previous generations.

2) Discuss recruitment and retention activities that appeal to the next generation and help eliminate anxieties of the unknown.

3) Identify effective methods for communication and engagement of new recruits.

4) Collaborate with others to develop strategies for creating an inclusive environment.

Feedback from past participants:

• "You have a good presentation. You kept our attention and participation high. Good job!"
• "Excellent presenters. Bring them back next year!"
• "This was a very impactful and good presentation. I enjoyed the interaction and felt the info was beneficial."
• "Great presentation and loved the collaboration with the other students."
• "Awesome information and presentation. I really enjoyed both of them. Their presentation style, vibe and material. Awesome."
• "Great content and I really appreciated the open communication throughout. Always a great time listening to you speak."