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Neil Simmons

is an AEMT/FEMA instructor and has been with Clearfield Job Corps for 30 years. Neil has taught Career Preparation, Office Administration and now Emergency Management during his Job Corps tenure. He has a degree in business management and MS Office certifications. As an instructor, Neil uses a hands-on learning style for teaching whenever possible.

Trade

Advanced Emergency Management

On the job, you will ...

  • Travel to disaster sites to provide relief to impacted survivors   

  • Visit damaged buildings and roads to inspect and record the damage 

  • Create financial plans for disaster relief   

  • Fulfill requests for supplies, equipment, personnel, service or other commodities 

Some of the career options you will have ...   

Most Advanced Emergency Management Job Corps graduates find careers as site inspector specialists, disaster survival assistance specialists and logistics specialists with FEMA and other government or state emergency management organizations. 

The credentials you will earn ...     

In the Advanced Emergency Management training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

 

What you’ll need to start training ...   

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 

  • Completion of a Job Corps basic training program 

  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 

  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 

  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting federal content requirements 

  • Be 21+ years old by program completion  

  • Have a valid driver’s license  

  • Have a positive attendance and progress record  

  • A written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel  

  • Health clearance at current center  

National Rate Max Value
92,622
Industry

Construction

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Short Description

Advanced Emergency Management professionals travel to disaster sites to provide relief to impacted survivors.   

National Rate Avg Value
64,523
National Rate Min Value
49,608