Training Opportunities at Abdalla Hall Through the GOHSEP Academy

The Governor’s Office of Homeland and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) offers these courses free to the public.  The GOHSEP Academy partners with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to offer courses in Abdalla Hall through the NIMSAT Institute, an emergency preparedness research center on campus.

They consist of varying topics facilitating refinement in processes critical for community efficiency and resiliency. We encourage you to share these upcoming opportunities with the appropriate partners and stakeholders to maintain and build capabilities within your communities. Make your reservations as soon as possible. All courses will be available in the STEMS portal and are being added monthly.

Upcoming Training Courses:

May 13 – 14: Procuring for Disaster in Louisiana

Deadline for Lodging/Meals: May 1, 2025

May 13, 2025, from 12 PM – 4 PM;

May 14, 2025, from 8 AM – 12 PM

This course offers a guide to complying with both federal procurement regulations and Louisiana procurement laws when preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a disaster or emergency. By the end of the course, participants will have a well-rounded skill set in procurement processes and facilitating continuous improvement to build community efficiency and resiliency.

ICS - 400 Advanced Incident Command

May 20-21, 2025   8 AM - 4:30 PM (both days)

May 28 -29: Louisiana Center for School Safety Grants and Physical Security Assessments

Deadline for Lodging/Meals: May 20, 2025

May 28, 2025     12 PM -  4 PM
May 29, 2025      8 AM - 12 PM

This course offers a guide to school physical security assessments which can help parish emergency managers and school officials apply for funding opportunities for security enhancements and prevent acts of violence. By the end of the course, participants will be competent in the grant application process, the GMPro Management system, and creating more safe and secure learning environments.

June 10 – 11: Contingency Planning for Sporting Events  

Deadline for Lodging/Meals: June 3, 2025

June 10, 2025   2PM - 4PM

June 11, 2025   8AM - 12 PM

This course provides a foundational understanding of ensuring a safe environment for players, staff, and attendees of large gathering competitive events. By the end of the course, participants will have received a comprehensive all-hazard approach to plan an integrated response to address various security concerns for sporting events and large spectator gatherings, including K-12 events.

June 24 – 25: Understanding Critical Infrastructure 

Deadline for Lodging/Meals: June 17, 2025

June 24, 2025  12 PM - 4 PM

June 25, 2025   8 AM - 12 PM

This course provides awareness of GOHSEP’s Critical Infrastructure priorities. Participants will discuss Residual Risk scores and learn the nomination process for the National Infrastructure Protection Plan (NCIPP). By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding the impact of local/state Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Events can have and potential funding streams they generate.

July 8 – 9: Public Assistance – From Assessment to Closeout 

Deadline for Lodging/Meals: July 2, 2025

July 8, 2025  12 PM - 4 PM

July 9, 2025   8AM - 12 PM

This course offers a practicum in the FEMA Public Assistance Process from obtaining a declaration through final close out of the grant. By the end of the course, participants will have a strong understanding of the PA process from beginning to end in order to more efficiently help their communities recover post disaster.

All courses are available in the STEMS portal and can even be found on the landing page before you login to STEMS under the GOHSEP Academy at UL Lafayette section. Please find flyers for each course offering attached.  Again, we seek to build, maintain, and improve capabilities within your communities. We look forward to seeing you soon.

If you have questions, please contact Andrea Frey.