Spotlight
CIMES Hosts Successful National Forum
CIMES was an organizing sponsor and the state host for the inaugural National Forum on Expert Finder Systems, which brought together builders and users of expert finder systems with decision makers and other stakeholders to talk about trends in EFS and prospects for building a community of practice for EFS professionals.
CIMES Wins Award for National Training Program
CIMES received a 2018 APEX Award for Publication Excellence for its web-based course called Recall Audit Checks. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration funded the development of the training module.
Training for Food Inspectors Helps Keep Floridians Safe
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services needed a training solution that standardizes food sampling procedures for all employees across the state. CIMES designed highly interactive web-based learning modules featuring video demonstrations, step-by-step illustrations, tips for best practices, and “tales from the trenches” featuring audio interviews with food inspectors.
Module Helps Network Serve Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
The Open Doors Outreach Network was launched by Voices for Florida in 2016 as part of an effort to address service gaps for victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking. An orientation module introduces Voices for Florida, ODON, its service model, and what is expected of partner organizations within the network. The training develops knowledge and skills that ensure fidelity to ODON’s service model, leading to standardized quality care regardless of location.
Training Guides Patrol Officers in Trauma-Informed Approach
This short, high-impact module uses video interviews and a practice scenario to deliver its core message about the effects of trauma and encourage law enforcement officers to adopt trauma-informed approaches when working with sexual assault survivors.
