Schools, Workforce & Government

Building Safer Schools, Stronger Workforces and Better-Prepared Organizations

Rise Up Safety LLC provides professional safety education, workforce readiness programs, mentoring and coaching services for schools, workforce development organizations and government agencies throughout South Carolina.

As an awarded vendor under South Carolina’s Statewide Term Contract for Education Consulting, Rise Up Safety offers practical, engaging programs designed to strengthen safety awareness, emergency preparedness, leadership and workplace readiness.

Whether you are preparing students for the future, helping participants transition into the workforce or strengthening safety awareness across your organization, our programs can be customized to meet the needs of your audience.

South Carolina Statewide Contract Services

Rise Up Safety LLC was awarded the following service lines under South Carolina’s Statewide Term Contract for Education Consulting:

Prepare and Conduct Seminars (Professional Development)

Customized seminars, workshops and educational presentations may be delivered in person or virtually for students, educators, workforce participants, agency personnel and organizational staff.

Programming may address:

School and student safety awareness
Workforce readiness and career preparation
OSHA awareness and hazard recognition
CPR, AED and first aid awareness
Emergency preparedness
Workplace violence prevention
Active shooter awareness
Leadership and professional development
Safety culture development
Team building and communication

Serve as Mentors and/or Coaches

Mentoring and coaching services help participants develop the confidence, professional habits and practical skills needed to succeed in educational and workplace environments.

Topics may include:

Career planning and goal setting
Workplace expectations
Personal accountability
Leadership development
Professional communication
Safety-minded decision-making
Workplace confidence and preparedness
Transitioning successfully into the workforce

Safety Programs for Schools

Safety education is most effective when it is engaging, age-appropriate and connected to real-life situations. Rise Up Safety partners with schools and educational organizations to help students and staff become more aware, responsible and prepared.

Student Safety and Career Awareness

Interactive presentations introduce students to the importance of personal safety, responsible decision-making, leadership and careers within the safety profession.

Programs may include:

Everyday safety awareness
Personal responsibility and accountability
Recognizing potential hazards
Emergency preparedness
Positive decision-making
Leadership and communication
Safety-related career exploration
Preparing for workplace expectations

School Staff Professional Development

Customized professional development sessions equip educators, administrators and support personnel with practical information that can strengthen preparedness and promote a safer school environment.

Available topics may include:

Emergency preparedness awareness
Active shooter awareness
Workplace violence prevention
CPR and AED awareness
Hazard recognition
Safety leadership
Building a proactive safety culture

Each program can be adjusted to fit the age group, learning environment, organizational goals and time available.

Workforce Readiness Programs

Workforce readiness requires more than technical ability. Participants must also understand professional expectations, workplace safety, communication, accountability and how to respond when emergencies occur.

Rise Up Safety supports workforce development agencies, adult education programs, community organizations and employers through programs that connect safety education with real-world career preparation.

Program Topics

Workplace safety fundamentals
OSHA awareness
Hazard recognition and prevention
Workplace communication
Professional conduct and accountability
Leadership development
Teamwork and collaboration
Career planning and goal setting
Emergency preparedness
Safety culture and employee responsibility
Mentoring and professional coaching

Programs are designed to help participants enter the workforce with greater knowledge, confidence and awareness.

CPR, AED and First Aid Awareness

An emergency can happen anywhere at school, at work or during a community event. CPR and AED awareness programs help participants better understand how preparation and timely action can make a life-saving difference.

Educational sessions may cover:

Recognizing a possible cardiac emergency
Understanding the purpose of CPR
Becoming familiar with AED use
Knowing when and how to seek emergency assistance
Basic first aid awareness
The importance of maintaining a prepared workplace or learning environment

Rise Up Safety is led by an American Heart Association BLS Instructor with experience providing CPR, AED and first aid education across professional and community settings.

OSHA Awareness and Workplace Safety

OSHA awareness programs help participants understand common workplace hazards, employee safety responsibilities and the importance of following safe work practices.

Training and awareness topics may include:

Introduction to OSHA
Hazard recognition
Personal protective equipment awareness
Emergency action planning
Fall prevention awareness
Hazard communication
Equipment safety
Workplace inspections and observations
Incident prevention
Developing a strong safety culture

Rise Up Safety also offers OSHA 10-Hour and OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training through an OSHA Authorized Construction Outreach Trainer.

Government and Public-Sector Training

Government agencies and public-sector organizations need training that is professional, relevant and adaptable to different departments and employee roles. Rise Up Safety provides customized seminars, professional development and coaching programs to support:

Employee safety awareness
Workforce development initiatives
Staff professional development
Leadership and communication
Emergency preparedness
Hazard recognition
Workplace violence prevention
Safety culture development
Community education and outreach

Sessions can be delivered in person or virtually and tailored to the agency’s workforce, objectives and operational environment.

Experienced, Credentialed Leadership

Rise Up Safety LLC is led by Delvert Priester, CHST, STSC, Principal Consultant and Lead Instructor.

His qualifications include:

Certified Construction Health and Safety Technician
Safety Trained Supervisor Construction
OSHA Authorized Construction Outreach Trainer
American Heart Association BLS Instructor
IVES Certified Trainer
Experienced Site Safety and Health Officer
Extensive experience in safety leadership, workforce development, hazard recognition and training delivery

Programs combine professional instruction with real-world safety experience, allowing participants to understand not only what they should do, but why it matters.

Customized for Your Organization

Every school, agency and workforce program has different participants, responsibilities and goals. Rise Up Safety works with each organization to identify its needs and develop a program appropriate for its audience.

Training options include:

In-person seminars and workshops
Virtual training sessions
Student and youth presentations
Staff professional development
Workforce readiness programs
Group mentoring and coaching
Community safety outreach
Customized safety presentations

Prepare Your People to Rise

Give your students, employees or program participants practical knowledge they can use in school, at work and throughout their communities.

Stay Safe. Stay Strong. Rise Up!