Training Classes

Filing Unemployment

If you’ve recently found yourself navigating the tough waters of unemployment in Florida, you’re not alone, and we’re here to help you out. This course is designed to guide you through the ins and outs of filing for unemployment benefits, making the process a little less daunting.

Hospitality

Are you ready to dive deep into the heart of Southern hospitality and learn the ins and outs of stellar customer service? Join us for an all-day intensive course that’s all about making connections and creating memorable experiences for every exhibitor you encounter.

EAC Foundation

This course is your go-to guide for understanding the essentials of exhibit set up.

Computer Essentials

Designed to provide training to all IATSE workers who wish to feel more comfortable using computers. It is a two-day training that is split into two parts.

Forklift

Ensures employees have the aptitude, knowledge and safety standards in order to operate a forklift without risk of injury to personnel or damage to company property.

This course will certify that students have been presented with and understand the principles of safe forklift operations and have demonstrated a level of proficiency.

Mobile Elevated Work Platform

MEWP certification is the training, instruction, and evaluation process to ensure anyone that operates a mobile elevating work platform (aerial lift, scissor lift, man lift, boom lift, cherry picker, etc.) is fully trained on the most up-to-date safety standards.

OSHA 30

OSHA 30 Hour training prepares workers, managers, and employers to recognize, avoid, abate, and prevent health and safety hazards commonly encountered on the show floor.

OSHA 10

OSHA 10-Hour Construction training is designed for entry-level workers in construction, demolition, building development and other fields in the construction industry This class is tailored to the tradeshow industry. .

First Aid/CPR/AED

Designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies to know to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over.

Roberts Rules of Order

This 4-hour class covers the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order. The first half focuses on how to attend and properly participate in meetings, including making motions, special requests, and voting. The second half emphasizes facilitating meetings, covering member recognition, speaking limits, and rules of conduct. Both sections include instruction and practical demonstrations. The class counts as 4 hours worked under the Deco Contract.

Floor Marking

Designed for experienced tradeshow professionals, this course enhances your floor marking knowledge and skills. You’ll learn core concepts, including industry materials, tools, and techniques, and explore why effective floor marking is essential. The class includes hands-on training to practice and refine skills, along with guidance on best practices for various tradeshow environments. Topics include booth layouts and compliance with safety regulations to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe floor marking.

Carpet Specialist

This class develops a seasoned Aisle Carpet Specialist team. The program is designed to provide individuals with a solid foundation and set them up for success as a member of the Aisle Carpet Team. This class will cover the fundamentals of column/doorway cutting, top cutting, laying aisles, seams, etc. The class will count as 4 hours worked under the Deco Contract.

Helper

For individuals who have achieved 500 hours working under the Deco Contract, this class reinforces the basics of the tradeshow industry and broadens them to cover all aspects of work under the Deco Contract. Students will learn floor marking, graphics, advanced carpet and other common tasks encountered on the show floor. This class will count as 16 hours worked under the Deco Contract.

Journeyman Class

The Journeyman Class is for individuals with 1000 hours under the Deco Contract; providing them with a greater understanding of the skills and knowledge required. Graduates of this class are expected to demonstrate a firm grasp of all common tasks and exhibit proficiency with the esoteric jobs occasionally encountered. Graduates assist helpers and new hires learn the craft and are tasked with passing on those skills. This class will count as 32 hours worked under the Deco Contract.