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Security Industry Association Establishes National Security Systems Technician Apprenticeship Program

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SIA’s apprenticeship initiative will meet the demand for a highly skilled technical workforce, grow career development opportunities and diversify the industry’s talent pipeline. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers. This…

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FAST: Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announcing New FAST Board Chair: Kerri Sutherland, Axis Communications
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Kerri Sutherland as FAST Board of Directors Chair

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Sutherland, human resources business professional at Axis Communications, will lead 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 Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as chair of the FAST Board…

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Five ISC West Sessions on Essential Workforce Development Topics

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ISC West 2023 is coming up March 28-31 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and 65+ sessions on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments. Among the robust lineup of…

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Black History Month Conversations from the Security Industry

Black History Month Conversations From the Security Industry

Watch: Deepen Your Workplace Black History and DE&I Conversations in This Series from IOBSE, ASIS International and SIA In celebration of Black History Month, the International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International joined forces to create a series of inclusive conversations exploring how Black History Month can…

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Asking the Hard Questions About the Security Industry’s Diversity

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has established goals to grow the industry for all stakeholders and to promote diversity throughout the industry. We welcome constructive, open discussion around the important topic of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) in the security industry. Many have noticed a question raised in our recent report What a Security Career…

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Registration for 2023 FAST Golf Classic

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DALLAS, Texas— Registration for the FAST Golf Classic Tournament is now open for 2023.  On March 28, 2023, professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry will gather at the Desert Pines Golf Club for the 2023 Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) Golf Classic Tournament. This annual golf outing, held on the opening Tuesday of ISC West, allows industry professionals to…

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Security Industry Association Announces New Apprenticeship Program for Integrators

SIA’s apprenticeship initiative will meet the demand for a highly skilled technical workforce, grow career development opportunities and diversify the industry’s talent pipeline. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that it is developing a new apprenticeship program to help address the security industry’s workforce challenges, diversify the talent pipeline and foster career…

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2022 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners: Kike Adegoke-Ode, Lily Chen, Tia Eskandari, Sophie Faaborg-Andersen, Sydney Freeman, Kathryn Maly, Taylor Scala

Security Industry Association Announces 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

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Seven security industry professionals and students will receive scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development.    SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named seven recipients for the 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational…

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