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This Department of Homeland Security program introduces assessment methodologies that can be used to evaluate vulnerabilities in agriculture and food facilities. CARVER plus Shock is the primary tool taught in the program.

 

The course is 2 1/2 days long and can be delivered in your local community. An instructional team, equipment and all materials are provided at no cost to the community.

 

Supported by DHS Grant #2005-V0720-TN-GT

 

Through June of 2008, MGT 332 has been delivered 39 times, hosted in 21 states, and reached 1,051 participants who reside in 41 different states across the country. These participants have come from various professional fields, as shown below.

 

Industry:	24%
State / Local officials:	20%
Emergency Responders:	12%
Military:	12%
University / Extension:	11%
Public Health:	10%
Federal officials:	9%

 

MGT 332 has received praise and positive feedback from participants coast to coast. Based on data collected from the standard DHS Level 1 evaluations, MGT 332 has received a 4.6 out of 5 in the areas of Instruction Quality, Course Benefit, and Overall Course Rating. Here are just a few of the written comments submitted to DHS by course participants.

 

"I am a first responder. FEMA and the course opened my eyes to situations that I had never considered. The information will greatly enhance my ability to assist in areas that I had previously little or no knowledge. This is a new area of consideration in my job duties." ~ Chattanooga, TN

 

"Great course. Would work well for many audiences and can be tailored to a dairy, agriculture, meat, etc. crowd easily." ~ Madison, WI

 

"Awesome course, great tool for force protection." ~ Salinas CA

 

"The group exercise part of the training was the most valuable to me. I understood what was being told and shown to me in class, but it stuck with me after doing it as a group." ~ Ft. Leavenworth, KS

 

"Instructors know industry and government. The easy going, relaxed style is great. Excellent information and great educational methodology." New Brighton, MN

 

"I think this is one of the best courses I have attended. GREAT INSTRUCTORS. Very knowledgeable and able to present for all levels of understanding." ~ Muncie, IN