Florida is the epicenter of emergency management talent, training, and frontier technology, and the number one state for workforce development. As our great state continues to grow, our emergency management workforce must expand and adapt to meet the needs of Floridians. That’s why we are launching the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education (CORE) Program partnerships at colleges and universities, starting at @FIU in Miami. Florida students should be able to receive a world-class education, gain meaningful professional experience, and build successful careers right here in our state. CORE will provide opportunities for students to earn valuable certifications, participate in disaster operations to serve their communities in times of need, and pursue in-demand careers in emergency management.