Posts Tagged ‘Workforce Development’
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners
DALLAS, Texas—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ryan Kaltenbaugh to the FAST Board of Directors
Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean joins the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas— The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of…
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Skill vs. Will: Mastering the Art of Behavioral-Based Interviews
Why It Matters: Whether you’re hunting for niche talent or filling an entry-level role, the goal is the same: find candidates who grow, thrive and add real value. Traditional interviews? No way! It’s time to level up with a personalized approach that focuses on what really matters. Because let’s face it: past behavior is the…
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Participate in SIA’s New Survey on Career Perceptions
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is conducting a survey of security professionals to measure their career perceptions, attitudes and satisfaction. The findings will be used to help SIA identify what is going well in the industry, what needs improvement and where resources should be focused to attract and retain more talent. Please take a few…
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The Power of Apprenticeship: Building a Stronger, More Inclusive Security Industry
As the security industry continues to expand and evolve at the pace of change with new technologies and increased demand for services, the need for well-trained, adaptable and diverse talent has never been more urgent. Apprenticeships offer a powerful solution to this demand – not just by filling the skills gap, but also by transforming…
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Why Veterans Are a Perfect Fit for the Security Industry
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations are under increasing pressure to protect people, property and information. As threats become more sophisticated, the demand for highly skilled, disciplined and reliable security professionals has never been greater. One often overlooked talent pool that offers a wealth of experience and capability is military veterans. With their unique…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Call for Nominations for 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards
This prestigious award program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry. ATLANTA, Ga. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards, a program that recognizes security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership within…
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A Dinner Date for FAST: SIA Members Help Raise Funds for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent
While attending the 2024 ISC East trade show, Dan Rothrock, senior vice president of global development at Zenitel, learned about an auction event at SIA Honors Night to benefit the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). Dan spoke up to Brian Matthews, cloud evangelist at LenelS2, saying that he wanted to help. Brian responded brilliantly…
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SIA Shares Key Industry Priorities for U.S. Tax Reform and Workforce Development Legislation
On March 21, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) sent a letter to the chair and ranking members of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance expressing strong support for congressional legislation to restore and extend certain pro-growth business tax and workforce development policies that are essential to support…
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Five Top Sessions on Leadership, Performance Management and Workforce Development at ISC West 2025
ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 – April 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most…
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