Tag: training

Prisoners get a taste of new culinary training program at penitentiary

Jun. 8—Inside the Penitentiary of New Mexico, Miguel Tapia is breaking out of his comfort zone. Tapia, who is serving a 15-month prison sentence for a parole violation stemming from a robbery conviction, said he’s “used to seeing the sidewalk,” or living life aimlessly with no real goals in mind. But in recent weeks, a […]

Corsicana ISD hosts active shooter training

Jun. 8—Senseless acts of violence can happen anywhere, at any time and today’s law enforcement officers must be prepared with life-saving knowledge in the event these nightmare scenarios occur. The Corsicana ISD Police Department recently hosted active shooter training at no cost to area agencies at Bowie Elementary School to provide instruction that may help […]

I toured American’s pilot training academy, where new hires learn to fly Airbus and Boeing jets. Here’s what the 3-week program looks like.

American Airlines employs more than 15,000 pilots to fly its fleet of Airbus and Boeing planes. New hires spend 19 days doing ground and simulator training before flying passengers. Students train for everything from wind sheer and go-arounds to engine and hydraulics failures. Airline pilots, who are responsible for hundreds of lives daily, dedicate years […]

Training of Ukrainians for fighter jets to start immediately

France plans to start training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics for the promised Mirage fighter jets immediately, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris. “The priority is to start training pilots and mechanics immediately. This will begin in France in the next few days,” Macron said at […]

Post misleadingly uses training video as evidence of hajj ritual in Nigeria

Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. To ensure perfect worship during hajj, government bodies around the world organise pre-departure classes for those attending. A post alleged a video of people circling a structure resembling the holy Kaaba stone  —  the most sacred site in Islam  —  was proof that followers […]

TEEX announces statewide expansion of extension training and technical assistance program

Jun. 6—COLLEGE STATION — With funding provided by the 88th Texas Legislature, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) has expanded its outreach efforts throughout Texas to offer training and assistance in three critical disciplines essential to Texas communities: Fire and Emergency Services; Law Enforcement and Protective Services; and Critical Infrastructure/Water and Wastewater Management and […]

Maine hazmat teams simulate mass decontamination in training at SMCC

Jun. 6—Sounds of laughter, fake coughs and the crunching of hazmat suits filled a parking lot at Southern Maine Community College on Thursday while volunteers participated in a full-scale disaster training exercise. Community members sprawled out on the grass, pretending to be unconscious before they were carried to bright yellow tents on stretchers. Other people […]