FEMA Corps: Taking Your Cadet Experience to the Next Level 17 February 2016.

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FEMA Corps: Taking Your Cadet Experience to the Next Level 17 February 2016

Presenters Moderator: Mr. John Desmarais Director of Operations, Civil Air Patrol Ms. Katrina Mathis Assistant Director of Recruitment and Partnerships, AmeriCorps NCCC Mr. Chris Suriano Program Associate, AmeriCorps NCCC Mr. David Nelson FEMA Staff CAP and FEMA Corps Alum Ms. Kate Taylor FEMA Corps Team Leader, Team Gulf 1 Ms. Victoria Colmenero FEMA Corps Member, Team Gulf 1

ABOUT FEMA CORPS Program Overview Where We Are Impact

What is FEMA? Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA coordinates and manages the federal government's work before and after all domestic disasters – natural or man made. This includes education to prepare for and mitigate disasters, and coordinating the response and recovery efforts after a disaster happens.

What is FEMA Corps? FEMA Corps is a national service program in which members work directly with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA Corps is a full-time, 10-month, team-based, residential, national service program for year old men and women. Benefits include a living stipend, room and board, and the opportunity to earn $5,775 for school or to repay qualified student loans. Members gain professional skills and experience in emergency management operations, providing support to real-time and long- term disaster recovery efforts and community emergency preparedness.

Where is FEMA Corps based?

Serve as a… Corps Member years old Live and work as a member of a diverse team of 8-12 Perform skill-building projects in a field or office setting Build your resume with valuable emergency management and administrative experience Give back to communities across the United States Earn $4,000 living allowance Earn $5,775 Education Award for future college or to pay back qualified student loans

Serve as a… Team Leader Lead and coordinate a diverse team of 8-12 Manage team dynamics and facilitate Corps Member development Build your resume with valuable leadership and emergency management experience Earn $12,500 living allowance Earn $5,775 Education Award for future college or to pay back qualified student loans 18+ years old; No previous AmeriCorps experience required

Corps Member Team Leader ProgramApplication Deadline Summer CycleApril 1 Winter CycleNovember 1 ProgramApplication Deadline Summer CycleMarch 1 Winter CycleOctober 1 Apply today at

How Does FEMA Corps Serve Communities in Need? Deployment to Active Disasters – Supporting FEMA during the aftermath of declared disasters Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation – Working alongside FEMA on disaster prevention – Educate communities, assess needs and collect information

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