Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 26, 2026 —

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the launch of a new initiative aimed at recruiting students into the field of emergency management. The program, named the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education (CORE), was officially unveiled at Florida International University.

The CORE initiative seeks to encourage more students to consider and pursue career paths within emergency management. The announcement comes in the wake of a recent leadership transition within the state’s Department of Emergency Management.

Details regarding the specific components of the CORE initiative, such as curriculum development, partnership structures, or target student demographics, were not provided in the initial announcement. The timeline for the initiative’s implementation and its expected impact on the emergency management workforce in Florida are also not yet available.

The location chosen for the announcement, Florida International University, suggests a potential focus on academic collaboration and student engagement within higher education institutions. The state’s Department of Emergency Management plays a crucial role in coordinating responses to natural disasters and other emergencies across Florida.

Further information on the initiative’s operational plans and the specific details of the recent leadership change at the Department of Emergency Management is expected to be released. The state is reportedly looking to bolster its capacity and preparedness in critical public service sectors.


Story summarized from the original created by By Alex Harris, Miami Herald on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.

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