Training & Events

This training opportunity is sponsored by Kansas Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) funds. This is a 16-hour course delivered on a shift-friendly schedule over the course of 2 days. 

This training opportunity is sponsored by Kansas Hazardous Materials Emergency Planning (HMEP) funds. This is a 16-hour course delivered on a shift-friendly schedule over the course of 2 days. 

The annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference provides a forum for innovative program ideas to enhance current older adult programming, develop new programs and offers workshops to help participants hone leadership skills. The conference brings national and regional presenters together to discuss best practices in their fields. This conference is best suited for professionals and volunteers working in senior centers, community centers, libraries, park districts and other venues that offer programming for older adults.

A growing number of people in the Kansas City region are discovering that e-bikes are an efficient, convenient and fun way to get around. MARC and WAY TO GO, in collaboration with RideKC Bike, are hosting an e-bike petting zoo at the Brookside Farmers Market. 

ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents covers incident management strategies for emergency response to all-hazard incidents that involve ICS coordination. The three-day course utilizes scenarios and exercises within a team environment to facilitate participant discussion. The course delivery is a "less paper" delivery and course materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the course to download to your electronic device.

ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents covers incident management strategies for emergency response to all-hazard incidents that involve ICS coordination. The three-day course utilizes scenarios and exercises within a team environment to facilitate participant discussion. The course delivery is a "less paper" delivery and course materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the course to download to your electronic device.

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop designed to equip participants with practical skills to identify, intervene, and support individuals at risk of suicide. ASIST teaches participants how to recognize warning signs, engage in meaningful conversations, and develop a safety plan to help someone in crisis. The training is suitable for anyone, regardless of prior experience, and provides a structured yet flexible model that enhances confidence and competence in suicide prevention.

The G191 course provides an opportunity for emergency management and response personnel to begin developing an Incident Command System (ICS)/Emergency Operations Center (EOC) interface implementation strategy, or action plan for their community. The course reviews ICS and EOC characteristics, responsibilities and functions using activities and group discussions.

Invite codes

• May - MO191
• July - KC191

Please note that this course is not hosted by MARC. Please contact the course instructor with questions. 

ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents covers incident management strategies for emergency response to all-hazard incidents that involve ICS coordination. The three-day course utilizes scenarios and exercises within a team environment to facilitate participant discussion. The course delivery is a "less paper" delivery and course materials will be emailed to participants in advance of the course to download to your electronic device.