TARC e-Learning: Social Media Basics for Government Communicators

With all the social media options available to share what your organization is doing for those you serve, it can sometimes be overwhelming to know where to begin or how best to use social media to promote your organization. In this webinar, the Texas General Land Office’s social media strategist will present tips and tricks […]

TARC e-Learning: The Environmental and Historic Preservation Review Process

This presentation will go over FEMA’s environmental and historic preservation (EHP) review process, which applies to all of FEMA’s grant programs including Public Assistance grants following a disaster, Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants that promote resiliency, and preparedness grants under various programs such as the Homeland Security Grant Program and Port Security Grant Program.  The presentation […]

TARC e-Learning: Bicycle Tourism Trails Study

The TxDOT Public Transportation Division (TxDOT-PTN) Bicycle and Pedestrian Program and its consultant, CH2M, are working with their Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) to conduct a Bicycle Tourism Trails Study (BTTS). The goal of this study is to identify a proposed statewide network of bikeways. During this webinar, TxDOT and CH2M staff will provide regional councils an […]

TARC e-Learning: Emergency Preparedness on a Budget

In this webinar, the presenter will encourage participants to "think outside the box" when it comes to community preparedness education.  Participants will learn how to promote community preparedness on a budget. Best practices and resources on community preparedness education endeavors will be shared. Topics of discussion include: cost-effective ways to promote community preparedness resources for […]

TARC e-Learning: Updates from the HHS Office of Area Agencies on Aging

In this webinar, staff from the Texas Health and Human Services Office of Area Agencies on Aging will provide guidance and updates on recent program changes affecting service delivery and financial monitoring. Topics of discussion include: Monitoring schedule Closeout overview Risk assessment updates Complaint tracking For more information on this webinar, contact Kimberly Lile.

TARC e-Learning: Retention Strategies when Pocketbooks are Tight

In this webinar participants will learn effective strategies for retaining talented staff. Topics of discussion will include impactful day-to-day management practices; ideas for low/no cost rewards; accessible training & development opportunities; and tips for conducting “stay” interviews & employee engagement surveys. For more information on this webinar, contact Kimberly Lile.

TARC e-Learning: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Resources for Local Governments

Come hear about the U.S. Department of Energy’s resources for local leaders. In particular, you will hear about the Better Communities Alliance (BCA), a collaboration with local government leaders, businesses, and institutions to improve the prosperity of American communities through clean energy technologies and solutions and the Outdoor Lighting Toolkit. Over a two and half […]

TARC e-Learning: Disaster Planning for Disabled Populations

During this webinar, participants will get a brief introduction to disability integration. This session will discuss what disability integration in emergency management is and why it is important. Attendees will also hear information about frameworks, potential partners, strategies, and resources available to assist in integrating the needs of people with disabilities and other access and functional […]

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