Friday, March 6, 2009

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and the IAEM Student Council (IAEM-SC) have launched a video to raise awareness of the benefits of becoming an active member in IAEM?s Student Council. The short video features a range of students across a diverse spectrum of ages, locations, and previous experiences. The video is available for viewing and downloading at www.iaem.com/video.asp#Students.

The video will be made available throughout the organization and used as a recruitment tool for students enrolled in emergency management related degree programs offered at universities or colleges. IAEM Student members find the organization beneficial throughout their academic career because of the resources that are made available to them, including the student sessions at the annual conference, monthly newsletter, professional networking, and leadership opportunities.

The video was filmed during the IAEM-USA 56th Annual Conference & EMEX 2008 in Overland Park, Kan., and was directed by IAEM-SC member Patrice Aria Burkes, and produced by IAEM-SC President Brian Silva.

The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), which has members in 58 countries, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters. IAEM provides: access to the largest network of emergency management experts who can provide advice and assistance; the Certified Emergency Manager® program; annual scholarships; a comprehensive monthly newsletter; and more.

The IAEM Student Council (IAEM-SC) is the largest and fastest-growing Council within IAEM with more than 1,000 members in countries across the globe. They represent a diverse group of undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students in emergency management and its related fields.