Professionals Can Now Earn Their Degree in Homeland Response and Emergency Management
“Homeland security is no longer the sole responsibility of local, state and federal agencies”, said Steele’s CEO Kenn Kurtz.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 19, 2006 / THE STEELE FOUNDATION and Sonoma College have announced today an exclusive partnership to offer an accredited program in Homeland Response and Emergency Management (HREM). The new curriculum adopts an “all-hazards approach” to security and consequence management, and combines traditional academia with practical coursework in subjects such as critical infrastructure, security management, and personal protection. Enrollment is open to all first responders and those involved in Homeland Security issues, whether working for government agencies, private corporations, law enforcement or the military.
“The International Training Group® has earned a reputation as a leader in educating its students with realistic and practical coursework in specialized areas of Corporate and Homeland Security.” said Sonoma College CEO Charles Newman. “Sonoma College is committed to delivering a world class program to its students, and ITG® will certainly enhance the education our students will receive.”
Students are now able to earn a college degree in Homeland Response and Emergency Management by attending courses on campus or through its distant learning program which can be accessed online from anywhere in the world. A college degree is an invaluable credential in today's competitive workplace. Professional growth is critical for candidates who want to be leaders in the security and emergency management profession. The program is ideal for security professionals who are starting a new career, re-training, changing careers or upgrading their skills. In addition to offering courses to public response agencies, the HREM program provides in-depth knowledge, technical skills and education in security industry "best practices" pertaining to corporate and organizational life safety and security.
“This partnership underscores that homeland security is no longer the sole responsibility of local, state and federal agencies, but requires mutual effort between the public and private sector” said Steele’s CEO Kenn Kurtz. “Combining Steele’s International Training Group® (ITG) Program with Sonoma College’s curriculum represents a pivotal juncture and demonstrates the seriousness and resolve necessary to shore up the nation’s preparedness in safeguarding public and private critical infrastructure.”
Financial aid is available through the College for eligible students as well as for veterans with education benefits from the Montgomery GI Bill.
The next class begins February 20, 2006 with new classes starting every six weeks. For more information on Sonoma College’s Homeland Response and Emergency Management (HREM) program with the International Training Group™ go to www.steelefoundation.com or www.sonomacollege.edu. Interested applicants can also send email with their complete contact information to ITGinfo@sonomacollege.edu
About The Steele Foundation
The Steele Foundation (www.steelefoundation.com) is a multinational firm providing a broad range of specialized risk management services that are designed to control loss by providing innovative and strategic business solutions. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Asia, The Steele Foundation services a multinational clientele of governments, corporations, individuals and non-profit organizations. The Steele Foundation has set many industry benchmarks such as being the only private organization in history to be hired directly by a sovereign nation to provide the full time protection for the Office of the President as well as a Training Unit for its government security agencies. As industry leaders servicing 20% of the world’s Fortune 500 companies and clients such as the Office of the President of three foreign countries, The Steele Foundation presents unparalleled experience and subject matter expertise in the fields of Executive and Dignitary Protection and Training. The Steele Foundation has six core business segments including Business Investigations, Executive Security, Crisis Management, Information Security, Training and Education and Behavioral Sciences.
About International Training Group®
The Steele Foundation's International Training Group® (ITG) offers specialized training and education programs in the fields of critical infrastructure assessment, surveillance detection, executive and dignitary protection and training, threat management, and crisis preparedness. Bringing together an international faculty of subject matter experts, ITG® has established itself as the leading Homeland Security training institute for protective services by developing the most realistic, comprehensive and intensive training programs available in the private sector.
About Sonoma College
Sonoma College is recognized by the United States Department of Education and is a member of the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Institute. Sonoma College is a private for-profit post-secondary career preparation college that offers an accredited associate of applied science degree programs in Homeland Response and Emergency Management (HREM). The HREM degree is designed for maximum educational flexibility because it is targeted toward public safety professionals and departments with busy schedules whose personnel need anytime, anyplace learning options. Sonoma College serves both full-time and part-time students offering daytime, evening, and Saturday classroom schedules "blended" with Internet classes. Significant portions of Sonoma College's academic programs are offered online in an advanced college Internet learning management system and the balance of the curricula is offered in standard residential college classrooms or in off-site residential clinic externships.
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