Posts Tagged ‘Workforce Development’
SIA and ASIS International to Hold Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event for Security Industry
Leading associations join forces to help drive corporate diversity, build a culture of inclusion and create real action within industry. SILVER SPRING, Md./ALEXANDRIA, Va. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading membership associations for the security industry, have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations and businesses around the world…
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SNG Keynote Speaker Grady Crosby: Why Being a Better Corporate Citizen Benefits Your Workforce and Your Company
The 2020 Securing New Ground (SNG) conference celebrated its 25th anniversary during this year’s two-day virtual conference on Oct. 21-22. Top security leaders connected in meaningful discussions about the changing landscape of security during uncertain times, discussed technology and business trends and shared meaningful conversations around challenges and opportunities. The first keynote session, Evolving Security…
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SIA has created a microlearning series including five mini-webinars designed to enhance SIA member knowledge on key privacy concepts and issues.
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Salary Improvements Likely for Security Industry in 2021
There’s good news ahead for security industry professionals. A new poll from the Security Industry Association indicates that while there are mixed opinions on whether businesses will be able to offer salary increases in 2021, nearly two-thirds (65.8%) said that increases for employees were somewhat likely or very likely in 2021 with approximately half of…
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Security Industry Association and Electronic Security Association Launch Foundation for Advancing Security Talent
The new nonprofit organization is dedicated to connecting talented, motivated individuals with opportunities in the security technology and life safety field. DALLAS, Texas – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) have launched the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to promote careers in the…
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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2020 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship
Twelve security professionals and students will be awarded scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA…
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SIA 2020 Wage & Benefits Benchmarking Study
The SIA Wage & Benefits Benchmarking Study is an important study conducted by SIA for its members and designed to allow companies to easily compare their compensation levels and benefits offerings with their peers.
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Security Industry Association Opens SIA RISE Scholarship Opportunity for Young Security Professionals
SIA invites members of the SIA RISE community and SIA student members to apply for this program designed to support the education and career development goals of young people in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Applications are now being accepted for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA)…
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SIA and ESA Joint Letter of Support for the Skills Renewal Act
SIA and ESA have expressed strong support for S. 3779 and H.R. 7032, which would create a flexible skills training credit to cover costs associated with training and education programs for those who lost jobs as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
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Growing Tomorrow’s Security Workforce: Check Out the 2019 SIA Annual Report
In 2019, the Security Industry Association (SIA) led the industry in proactive efforts to grow the next-generation security workforce. SIA spearheaded a number of initiatives to support the advancement of women and young professionals in the industry, engaged students in understanding what security careers have to offer and helped companies learn how to better recruit…
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