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Future Workforce Development for BRAC and Homeland Security

Addressing the skill gap in the workforce and promoting education in STEM fields through internships and security clearance sponsorship programs.

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Future Workforce Development for BRAC and Homeland Security

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  1. Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Homeland Security Future Workforce Development Program Robert E. Price Director, Center for Homeland Security

  2. Employment Landscape • Between 900K to 1.8M Government Service Retiring • BRAC • Potential for over 40,000 jobs • Homeland Security • U.S. federal, state, and local government spending + private industry expenditures exceeds $90 billion annually • NCR Toprequested location for Security-Cleared candidates • NCR Top highest paid locations for security clearance jobs

  3. Employment Landscape, Cont. • Reduced numbers of young people choosing a career in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) • Decline in student performance in science and mathematics • Lack of a coordinated, comprehensive student security clearance process • Lack of knowledge of internship programs, fellowships, and training assistance Several reports have revealed that a significant skill gap exists in the workforce along with a need for the development of problem solving skills, basic academic skills, a work ethic, and interpersonal skills.

  4. Specialized/ Normal Track Students Veterans/ Job Training At Risk/ Under Represented Youth Education Education High School Two-Year/Associates Internships Clearances Four-Year/Bachelor • Academic Success • Internships • Security Clearance Enhanced Employment Opportunities

  5. Proposal Establish a program that: • Focuses on the education of the future workforce • High School • Community College • 4-Year College/University • Certifications/Retraining • Partners with academic institutions and employers to: • Develop curriculum and skill sets • Promote improvement in the studies of technology, science and engineering • Establishes an Internship Program • Develops and maintains Internship positions • Resources internships at all levels • Develops and Maintains a Security Clearance Sponsorship Program The goal is to provide a ready workforce at all skill levels to meet governmental, non-governmental and private industry needs.

  6. Mission Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized among the nation's best regional public universities, offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. With nearly 19,000 students, Towson University is the second-largest public university in Maryland. As a metropolitan university, Towson combines research-based learning with practical application. The Center for Homeland Security’s Mission is to provide applied research, subject matter expertise, education, consulting, program management, and training in homeland security and emergency/disaster management.

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