Building the DHS Leaders of Tomorrow -Using the QHSR as a Guide to Employee Training and Curriculum Development

Dr. Cheryl SeminaraPolicy, Plans, and OutreachEnterprise Learning and Development

3 Key Concepts

Security - Protect the United States and its people, vital interests, and way of life;

Resilience - Foster individual, community, and system robustness, adaptability, and capacity for rapid recovery; and

Customs and Exchange - Expedite and enforce lawful trade, travel, and immigration.

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What is the QHSR? Quadrennial Homeland Security Review

Identifies challenges, roles, responsibilities, and missions

Each mission identifies specific goals, objectives, and strategic outcomes

Six Missions in QHSR

Preventing terrorism and enhancing security

Securing and managing our borders

Enforcing and administering our immigration laws

Safeguarding and securing cyberspace

Ensuring resilience to disasters

Maturing and strengthening the Homeland Security Enterprise

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Why QHSR?

Identifies challenges

Defines the concept of homeland security

All strategic plans within DHS cascade from QHSR

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QHSR Impact on Human Capital

Updated Human Capital Strategy

Workforce analysis

Career paths defined across DHS

Evaluation of current learning and development activities

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Current Learning & Development

Orientation

DHS 101 Forum

Graduate Academic Programs

National Security Professional Development

Partnerships with other agencies

Leadership development continuum

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Mission #6

Maturing and strengthening the Homeland Security Enterprise

Evolution on how we think about the field of homeland security

Strengthen communities

Build the skills and abilities of homeland security professionals

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Aligning Curriculum

The Department cannot review curriculum Introduction of new analysis tool

Support for academia Grants Fellowships and internships Sharing of subject matter expertise Development of resources

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Contact Information

www.dhs.gov

Dr. Cheryl Seminara

Ph 202-357-8139

Em Cheryl.Seminara@dhs.gov

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