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Workforce Development

WEMSA Workforce Development is our program to drive awareness and recruitment into EMS as an industry. Focused in the State of Wisconsin, WEMSA Workforce Development engages community partners, attends local events, and promotes enrollment in approved EMS programs.

 

Engage Community Partners

WEMSA Workforce Development engages with community organizations and state officials to promote EMS as an industry.

Attend Local
Events

Our staff and committee attend local and regional events to build awareness of EMS careers.

Promote EMS
Enrollment

WEMSA Workforce Development promotes and markets EMS opportunities, career advancement, and enrollment of new EMS students.

 

Helping Students Pursue EMS

WEMSA is dedicated to working with schools, government agencies, and other organizations to help students pursue a career in EMS. It's important for our communities to have trained professionals on all levels in life-saving skills.
 

WEMSA attends the annual HOSA State Leadership Conference to represent EMS as a future career for students. In addition, we provide resources for current and future students on our Student Resource Page.

 

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High School EMS Student Day

As part of our ongoing commitment to growing the EMS workforce, WEMSA has hosted a EMS Student Day for high school students at the past three annual WEMSA Conferences—and we’re excited to host our fourth event on February 6, 2026.

This unique event gives high school students a first-hand look at what a future in EMS could look like. Students:

  • Hear from technical college EMS programs about education pathways and training opportunities.

  • Connect with real EMS professionals who share their career journeys and what drives their passion for the profession.

  • Participate in a variety of hands-on mini workshops, rotating through 30-minute interactive sessions led by EMS educators and field providers.

  • Explore our Conference Expo Hall, where they can engage with equipment, technology, and agencies from across the state.

The goal of High School EMS Student Day is to inspire the next generation of EMS professionals and show that a career in emergency medical services is a real, achievable, and rewarding option.

We partner with HOSA to promote this opportunity to interested students and also invite EMS departments across Wisconsin to share the event with their local high schools, cadet programs, and youth outreach initiatives.

Instructors Needed for Hands-On Workshops!

To support the incredible growth of our High School EMS Student Day—which has doubled in size over the last three years—we are actively looking for more instructors to help facilitate our hands-on education stations.

You do not need to hold an instructor license in Wisconsin to participate. We are seeking EMS professionals who:

  • Can connect with high school students

  • Are enthusiastic about EMS as a career

  • Enjoy sharing their knowledge in a fun, interactive environment

With a record turnout expected in 2026, we are expanding the number of workshops and student groups—and we need your help to make it happen. If you or your organization are interested in giving back, inspiring future providers, and making an impact, we’d love to have you on board.

 

Interested in helping?

Reach out to us if you are interested in helping or being a part of our WEMSA Workforce Development team. Our office can be reached at wemsa@wisconsinems.com or 414-431-8193.