(Ready in Safety and Emergency Management)
Youth RISE is a dynamic 1–2-day workshop designed to equip teens and young adults, ages 10–24, with essential skills in emergency preparedness, leadership, and employment. This program is open to youth and young adults with disabilities and their peers, emphasizing the importance of employment, preparedness and community resilience.

We bring Youth RISE directly to schools, including high schools, middle schools, and homeschool groups, offering hands-on training in emergency management basics, personal preparedness, and the four phases of disaster response: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Participants will also explore careers in emergency management, learn how to build emergency kits, and discover the role of technology like drones in disaster recovery.
Graduates of Youth RISE have the opportunity to gain certifications in First Aid and CPR/AED, along with practical items such as personal first aid kits and go bags to support their preparedness journey. This program is free for participants and helps build strong, prepared, and resilient communities in Alaska.
FAQ
Youth RISE is a 1–2-day on-demand preparedness and employment workshop designed for youth ages 10–24, including those with disabilities and allies who are passionate about inclusivity, preparedness, and community building. The program is brought directly to schools, homeschool groups, and community organizations, offering hands-on learning in emergency management, First Aid/CPR, disability rights, and leadership skills.
No, participants do not need to have a disability to join. Allies and classmates who are interested in supporting individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusivity are welcome to attend. However, the participation of individuals who self-identify as having a disability is highly encouraged and essential to the program’s mission. The workshops cannot take place without the involvement of individuals with disabilities. A signed permission slip is required for participants under the age of 18.
The Youth RISE program is free to bring to your school! There are no costs associated with participation, as it is designed to be accessible to all students.
Students who complete the full Emergency Management Basics curriculum will receive a certificate of completion and a “go bag” backpack with starter supplies. Those who complete the CPR/AED and First Aid courses will receive certification in those areas as well as a First Aid kit and disposable CPR mask.
Click on the button at the top of this page and fill out the information request or email info@alaskasilc.org.
For school-based workshops, accommodations are expected to be provided by the school as they normally would for each student. For community-based workshops, accommodations can be requested during the scheduling process. Requests must be made well in advance to ensure proper arrangements are in place.