Building the DHS Leaders of Tomorrow - Using the QHSR as a Guide to Employee Training and Curriculum Development Dr. Cheryl Seminara Policy, Plans, and Outreach Enterprise Learning and Development
3 Key Concepts Security - Protect the United States and its people, vital interests, and way of life; Resilience - Foster individual, community, and system robustness, adaptability, and capacity for rapid recovery; and Customs and Exchange - Expedite and enforce lawful trade, travel, and immigration. 2
3 What is the QHSR? Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Identifies challenges, roles, responsibilities, and missions Each mission identifies specific goals, objectives, and strategic outcomes
Six Missions in QHSR Preventing terrorism and enhancing security Securing and managing our borders Enforcing and administering our immigration laws Safeguarding and securing cyberspace Ensuring resilience to disasters Maturing and strengthening the Homeland Security Enterprise 4
Why QHSR? Identifies challenges Defines the concept of homeland security All strategic plans within DHS cascade from QHSR 5
QHSR Impact on Human Capital Updated Human Capital Strategy Workforce analysis Career paths defined across DHS Evaluation of current learning and development activities 6
Current Learning & Development Orientation DHS 101 Forum Graduate Academic Programs National Security Professional Development Partnerships with other agencies Leadership development continuum 7
Mission #6 Maturing and strengthening the Homeland Security Enterprise Evolution on how we think about the field of homeland security Strengthen communities Build the skills and abilities of homeland security professionals 8
Aligning Curriculum The Department cannot review curriculum Introduction of new analysis tool Support for academia Grants Fellowships and internships Sharing of subject matter expertise Development of resources 9
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