Lately, Tuesdays have been all about educators who are going above and beyond the call of the classroom and are making a difference in their students' lives. We feature these teachers because we want to show all of CareerSafe's users, educators and site visitors the awesome educators we have as allies in our mission to provide youth safety to America's future and the ways they dedicate their time to prepare students for the future. This Tuesday is special because we are introducing you to three teachers who have been selected as finalists for the National Safety Educator of the Year. Matthew Weber , Chad Flemming , and Tyler Love, Ph.D. have all been selected as 2018's National Safety Educat...

"Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere," is an easy to remember campaign slogan that could save your life.  This week, October 7-13, 2018 is the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week (FPW). The NFPA has sponsored this awareness week for nearly a century as an homage to the Great Chicago Fire. That fire, which was set ablaze on October 8, 1871, burned for two days and destroyed nearly 4 square miles of Chicago, Illinois. The fire killed over 250 people and left 100,000 residents homeless. The 2018 FPW campaign aims to educate people about three basic, yet essential, steps to take to reduce the probability of having a fire...

Every quarter, CareerSafe ® , Safety Education for America's Future™ hosts a great scholarship opportunity for students. For the scholarship, students are encouraged to write an essay describing how their OSHA 10-Hour card has made an impact in the way they recognize hazards and how it will be a benefit to their future. The essay doesn't have to be written though! It can also be a digital essay – spoken into a camera instead of typed on a computer. The only requirements for eligibility for the essay opportunity are that the submission is from a student that has completed one of CareerSafe's four OSHA-10 courses and they have a sponsor. That sponsor can be a teacher, mentor, advisor, or even ...

It is no secret that CareerSafe is a major supporter of youth safety… Our motto is Safety Education for America's Future! While we're best known for our OSHA-10 courses, our desire to see students safe doesn't stop at the job site. CareerSafe wholeheartedly desires for students to be safe always. Whether it is in class, at work or online, our hope is for students to be able to identify safety concerns and be able to properly navigate them. However, sometimes those concerns can be a little too much for students to handle. One of the biggest safety issues in schools across the nation is bullying. According to stopbullying.gov , bullying is "unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged child...

Safety is a skill and a mindset that is necessary for life -- all aspects of it. From infancy to adulthood, safety is always helpful and necessary. Bob Butler, a teacher at the Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute in Poughkeepsie, New York, understands that and implements safety training in his adult learners classroom. The Dutchess BOCES Adult Learning Institute (ALI) is a program focused on encouraging individuals to unlock their potential. They have a fluid class schedule making classes available during the day, evenings and even weekends. These classes are aimed at helping community members to upkeep and upgrade current skills, to train and prepare for new careers and to grow personal...

CareerSafe is proud to announce Richard McPherson of Rio Rico, Arizona, as the winner of the 2017 CareerSafe Safety Educator of the Year Award. McPherson was one of five nationwide finalists for the award. Lisa London, CareerSafe Director of Strategic Alliances, presented McPherson with the award at the ACTE Excellence Awards Banquet in Nashville Wednesday night. The Safety Educator of the Year Award was established to recognize educators who have not only dedicated their time to prepare students for the future, but to also help students recognize and mitigate workplace hazards in their chosen careers. They instill necessary career skills in their students, while also prioritizing the import...

CareerSafe is proud to announce Sharon Singleton of Liberty Corner, New Jersey, as the winner of the 2016 CareerSafe Safety Educator of the Year Award. Singleton was one of five nationwide finalists for the award. Lisa London, CareerSafe Director of Strategic Alliances, presented Singleton with the award at the ACTE Awards Banquet in Las Vegas Wednesday night. Singleton is the Structured Learning Experience Coordinator at Bonnie Brae, a nationally accredited residential treatment center that provides a home, treatment and education to boys and young men in crisis ages 8 to 21. An important part of her job involves preparing students for transition and discharge, including teaching them life ...

There are several ways that career and technical education instructors across the country develop and prepare students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. CareerSafe's similar goal to deliver Safety Education for America's Future is one that cannot be successful without the help and advocacy of thousands of educators nationwide. The Safety Educator of the Year Award was established to recognize educators that instill these career skills in their students, while also prioritizing the importance of safety in all aspects of life. CareerSafe is excited to announce the winner of the 2015 Safety Educator of the Year Award — Mr. John "Jay" Eichmann, a construction teacher from Clovis Hi...