Open to the GFSA Board Members

TOPIC – Our Workplace Generational Divide: As our industry ages, the need to recruit and train young talent is critical. Developing relationships with high school CTE and community college workforce development programs is necessary to allow us to recruit talented young people. This presentation will focus on what other AFSA chapters have done to create this pipeline and what steps can be taken in Georgia. We will examine the differences between an internship, a youth apprentice, and an apprentice. How low can we go? What is the minimum age at which we can recruit young people? Why should we serve on a school systems advisory board? How can the chapter get involved? How should we prepare for events? We will also discuss what resources are available to assist you in your recruiting efforts. SPEAKER – JEFF LEWIS Jeff is the Vice President of Inspections and Learning and Development for VSC Fire—Security, Inc. He graduated from Guilford Technical Community College in 1990 with an AAS degree in Fire Protection Technology. He later attended Columbia Southern University and graduated with a BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health with a concentration in Fire Science in 2012. His NICET certifications include a Level III in the Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, a Level III in Special Hazards Suppression Systems, a Level II in Fire Alarm Systems, and a Level II in the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems. He is also an NFPA-certified fire Protection Specialist. His industry-related service includes: Virginia Chapter of the AFSA Board of Directors AFSA Technical Advisory Committee Workforce Advisory Committee for Reynolds Community College Business Advisory Committee for Henrico Public Schools CTE Served as an SME on 3 NICET committees.  AFSA ITM On-Demand Program Instructor AFSA ITM Review Committee 2015 to 2016

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