A camp that’s happening at the American Samoa Community College later this month will provide young women an opportunity to explore careers in emergency management and receive training in disaster response.
The American Samoa Community College – Pacific Center in Human Security (PCHS-ASCC), in coordination with the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM), will host the inaugural I-DIEM HERricane Camp, June 24-28.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, interactive workshops, and field trips led by industry professionals, enabling them to learn about emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation strategies.
“This program comes at a perfect time to promote representation amongst people with disabilities, women and Pacific Islanders,” said Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola, State Director of ASCC-PCHS. “This aligns with the first ever Associate of Science degree in inclusive-Emergency Management offered by ASCC beginning in fall 2024, to build local capacity and cultural and community resilience.”
I-DIEM is a global, minority-owned, women-led organization dedicated to enhancing global resilience and improving emergency management outcomes by leveraging diversity, equity and inclusion.
Participants in the camp will be able to network with professionals, gain insights into emergency management and related career fields, and develop leadership skills. The camp is open to young women ages 16-22. To apply or learn more about the program, visit pchs.amsamoa.edu or contact the Project Manager, Rosalee Shoulders, at 699-2722 ext. 4210 or by email at r.shoulders@amsamoa.edu. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 7.
