Scholarship Program

OVERVIEW

Although the WCRP provides a number of training topics and opportunities to its members, it simply can't provide all the important, specialized and relevant training pertinent to risk management for our members. To make available access to quality training, the WCRP Board of Directors has authorized a SCHOLARSHIP FUND. Please click to review Scholarship Criteria. Scholarship funds are used to pay for training. Training might include class books, online training, registration for training classes, etc. Travel, meals and accommodations are generally the county's responsibility.

Members can take advantage of this program two ways:

Pre-arranged offers listed on our website, or
By applying for a specialized training opportunity identified on your own.

Check out our pre-arranged offers below or scroll down to access the scholarship application.

PRE-ARRANGED SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS

Educational opportunities listed below will not require a scholarship application, however. They do still require involvement from the designated county Risk Manager. Click the titles below to learn more about each offer and how to take advantage!

MRSC – Purchased Services (Procurement Series - Part 1) | Jan 22, 2025

The Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP)is supporting member attendance for Municipal Research and Services Center's (MRSC) upcoming webinar Purchased Services (Procurement Series - Part 1), scheduled for January 22, 2025. Part 1 of the Procurement Series will focus specifically on considerations and practices related to purchased services. Purchased services mostly relate to physical activities that are usually repetitive, routine, or mechanical in nature, support the agency's day-to-day operations, involve the completion of specific tasks or projects, and involve minimal decision-making. To learn more, please visit MRSC's Training Event page .

The WCRP scholarship will cover the cost of one(1) registration per member county, which will be billed by the MRSC directly to the risk pool after the training. Please note that this offer can only be applied for one attendee and cannot be combined with multiple registrations. We ask that you please contact your county risk manager to request the scholarship discount code before registering.

Want to learn more about MRSC's services? Watch their free webinar, Making Your Job Easier with MRSC's Services.

MRSC – Municipal Finance Bootcamp 2025: Longview | March 3-7, 2025
The Washington Counties Risk Pool (WCRP)is supporting small member attendance for Municipal Research and Services Center's (MRSC) regional Municipal Finance Bootcamp by paying for up to three(3) registrations membership-wide. This training session will take place in-person and is scheduled for Monday, March 3-Friday, March 7, 2025 in Longview, WA.

Over the years, MRSC has seen many small counties struggle with finding and/or retaining experienced clerk/treasurers and finance directors with the skills and knowledge required to do their job successfully. Having a finance employee lacking in skills and experience can leave a small entity open to a financial mess and vulnerable to fraud. This five-day training course will provide an in-depth look at the various procedures, rules, laws, and reporting requirements that are typically the responsibility of these finance positions.

To learn more, please visit MRSC's Training Event page .
- Scholarship Offer: The WCRP if offering up to three (3) scholarships membership-wide, limited to one (1) per small member, on a first come, first served basis. Please note that this offer can only be applied for one attendee and cannot be combined with multiple registrations. This offer covers the cost of registration only and travel/meal costs associated with this training will be the county's responsibility. We ask that you please contact your county risk manager to request the scholarship discount code before registering.
Want to learn more about MRSC's services? Watch their free webinar, Making Your Job Easier with MRSC's Services .

THE OFFER HAS BEEN MET AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Public Safety Leadership the West Point Way | Apr 14-18, May 12-16, Jun 9-13, 2025

The Washington Counties Risk Pool is proud to support Public Safety Leadership The West Point Way, hosted by the Union Gap Police Department, by reimbursing 50% of the registration cost for up to six (6) seats membership-wide, limit two (2) per member county, after completion of the course. Attending all 15-days is required and the risk pool will only issue partial reimbursement for those who complete the training. This offer covers a portion of the registration cost only and is first come, first served. Travel/meal costs associated with this training will be the county's responsibility.

To learn more, please review the Public Safety Leadership The West Point Way training announcement. Those wishing to take advantage of the offer will complete a Scholarship Reservation form, which will need to be submitted to the risk pool by the county risk manager. Spots are limited and requests will be reviewed in the order received.
Public Safety Leadership the West Point Way | Apr 21-25, May 19-23, Jun 23-27, 2025

The Washington Counties Risk Pool is proud to support Public Safety Leadership The West Point Way, hosted by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, by reimbursing 50% of the registration cost for up to six (6) seats membership-wide, limit two (2) per member county. Attending all 15-days is required and the risk pool will only issue partial reimbursement after the training has taken place and only for those who complete the training. This offer covers a portion of the registration cost only and is first come, first served. Travel/meal costs associated with this training will be the county's responsibility.

To learn more, please review the Public Safety Leadership The West Point Way training announcement. Those wishing to take advantage of the offer will complete a Scholarship Reservation form, which will need to be submitted to the risk pool by the county risk manager. Spots are limited and requests will be reviewed in the order received.
NIJO JAILCON24 Regional Conference
The Washington Counties Risk Pool is proud to support member attendance to one (1) of the upcoming National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) JAILCON24 Regional Training Conferences by paying for up to three (3) seats membership-wide, limit one (1) per member county.
- Eligibility: Only those who have earned their NIJO Professional Certification and have received their jail commander's approval may apply. Learn more about certification by visiting NIJO's Professional Certification page, and learn about WCRP support by expanding the pre-arranged offer under this one!
- Scholarship Offer: Three (3) scholarships membership-wide (limited to one (1) per member county). Each scholarship will cover the cost of the Full Conference Pass ($465), hotel accommodation at the group rate for four (4) nights, and transportation (coach airfare and ground transport to/from the event hotel/airport). Travel insurance, airport parking, and mileage costs associated with attending this event are not included and will be the county's responsibility.
- How to Apply: Please have your jail commander complete the WCRP Pre-Arranged Scholarship Request Form and send it to the county risk manager, along with proof of Professional Certification. The risk manager will submit the completed form and proof of certification to the risk pool for consideration. The WCRP Member Services Team will convey scholarship determination and next steps to the jail commander, the applicant, and the risk manager.
- Submission Deadline: July 31, 2024
NIJO Professional Certifications

The Washington Counties Risk Pool is very pleased to support members achieving professional certification through the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) by paying for their certification application.

The National Institute for Jail Operations developed the Professional Certification Program in response to the need to provide a respected national certification for individuals looking for a process that involved legal-based curriculum by an organization which supports and defends their agencies' worthy goals and objectives. NIJO Professional Certification is a professional designation – earned not issued – for jail and detention officers, supervisors, administrators, and sheriffs who have demonstrated to possess the requisite understanding, knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities to function to a specific level.

NIJO provides three distinct levels of professional certification for individuals seeking career development and advancement in their field. To learn how the certifications are earned, please visit the NIJO's Professional Certification page.

National Certified Corrections Officer (NCCO)
National Certified Corrections Supervisor (NCCS)
National Certified Corrections Executive (NCCE)

Those ready to apply for their professional certification will complete an online application as instructed by NIJO, who will then bill the WCRP for the application cost. Learn more about each certification level and how to apply by clicking the corresponding links above.

Successfully completing the NIJO's Detention And Corrections Online Training Academy (DACOTA) courses qualifies toward professional certification! Find out if your agency already has access to this valuable online training. If your agency does not have access, make sure your jail commander knows about the WCRP's DACOTA reimbursement program!
NIJO Online Corrections Training
Sid Heal Tactical Command College - Module 1 Tactical Leadership

The National Tactical Officer's Association's (NTOA) Sid Heal Tactical Command College is comprised of three modules, totaling 562 hours of training. WCRP is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover the cost of registration in the amount of $1,575 for the first module, Tactical Leadership (186 hours). To learn more about Sid Heal Tactical Command College, please visit: www.ntoa.org/academy.

The WCRP scholarship will cover the cost of registration for the Tactical Leadership program only, and the offer is limited to five scholarships throughout the entire WCRP membership on a first come first served basis. If interested in this offer, we ask that you please contact your county risk manager.
Summit Law Group - Annual Subscription Discounts for Employment Law Webinars

Summit Law Group offers live Employment Law webinars that are also now available on-demand! The WCRP will be offering 50% reimbursement of the annual subscription cost (not to exceed $1,000 per member). Members would first pay Summit Law Group and then request 50% reimbursement from the pool. We ask that reimbursement requests be submitted to WCRP by the county risk manager.

To learn more about pricing and to view the webinar schedule, please visit the Summit Law Group Webinar webpage.

Did you identify a risk management related training opportunity you're interested in that is not already listed on our website? Apply for scholarship funds today!

APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the WCRP Scholarship Application
Obtain course description, date, cost of enrollment, and location details
Send the application and supporting documentation to your county Risk Manager
The county Risk Manager submits the application to MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov
The application and materials will be reviewed within 14 business days
WCRP will correspond with the county Risk Manager, to include questions and the final decision

Questions? Please contact us by emailing MemberServices@wcrp.wa.gov.

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