Posts Tagged ‘Workforce Development’
Help the U.S. Department of Labor Provide Career Info on Security Industry Jobs
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to support the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Information Network (O*NET) program, a free resource for millions of job seekers, employers, veterans, educators and students. SIA invites its members to participate in this important initiative by contributing information on their roles within the security industry. O*NET provides key…
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How Can We Better Market the Security Industry?
“How did you get started in security?” This simple question will tell you a lot about the people who make up our evolving industry. For the most part, you’ll hear responses ranging from serendipitous entrances to personal introductions or unexpected opportunities. Regardless of the answers, there is almost always one thing in common – people…
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A Mid-Year Message to Our Members From SIA Board Chair James Rothstein
In this video message, James Rothstein, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors, shares an update with members following our June 2022 board meeting – from new projects designed to help solve workforce challenges to newly created advisory boards to updates on SIA’s efforts to support the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent…
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Video: Top 10 Hiring KPIs for Security Systems Integrators
In the first of our new SIA Integration Insights video series, we address the fact that hiring is hard, really hard! But just like sales and business operations, if you want to improve performance, you need to measure it and apply some key performance indicators (KPIs). SAGE Integration Chief Operating Officer John Nemerofsky stepped up…
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Industry Partners Announce Comprehensive Security Industry Compensation Study
Presented by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent and bringing together top organizations, the 2022 study will provide the security industry with the data it needs to effectively recruit and hire talent. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Recognizing the industry’s need for current and comprehensive compensation data, particularly for security integrators, leading organizations have partnered to…
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Got an Idea You Want to Share? Speak at AcceleRISE 2022!
You won’t find the “blah, blah, blah” here! We’re looking for creative speaking proposals for our event happening Aug. 1-3 in Austin. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for proposals for the 2022 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and those new to the security industry. After two…
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Security & Life Safety Leaders Compete, Network & Support the Industry Workforce at the FAST Golf Classic
On March 22, 2022, professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry gathered at the Desert Pines Golf Club for the 2022 FAST Golf Classic (formerly the AIREF Golf Classic) – an annual golf outing that supports initiatives to grow the security workforce. The 2022 FAST Golf Classic was hosted by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST),…
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ISC West Keynote Speaker Michael Bouchard Shares Lessons Learned From Active Shooter Response & Recovery
Bouchard, sheriff of Oakland County, Michigan, discusses the top challenges he’s faced in his public safety career, investing in security technology and how law enforcement is addressing workforce development. ISC West is coming up March 22-25 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC…
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Foster the Future of the Security Industry by Being a TIME Mentor
Security leaders wanted! Give back to the industry and build meaningful relationships by mentoring a young security professional. Want to give back and help cultivate the next generation of security industry leaders? Don’t miss the opportunity to become a TIME mentor! The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking seasoned security industry professionals to serve as mentors in…
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Security Industry Association Announces the Winners of the 2022 SIA RISE Scholarship
SIA will award $3,000 scholarships to eight young security professionals and students to be used toward continuing education and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named the recipients of the 2022 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals and students, which supports…
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