Emergency Management Experience West

The Emergency Management Experience West is an opportunity for local high school students to participate in a free day summer camp focused on Emergency Management topics.
This is an expansion of the NC Emergency Management’s program in the Western Region of NC. This is a program designed to encourage rising 9th to 12th grade female students to explore careers in emergency management and public safety.
Key Components
- Learn about key emergency management and public safety jobs.
- Explore careers through field trips in surrounding Counties.
- Participate in a career fair and networking event.
- There is no cost for students to participate in the program. Lunch will be provided for participants.
- Participants will be dropped off and picked up daily at the Henderson County Emergency Services Building.
How to Apply:
The application for the 2026 EM Experience West will be available soon. Please check back soon for more information.
Location:
Henderson County Emergency Services
2529 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Cost: FREE
Contact: emexperiencewest@hcem.org