Tampa Bay Training, LLC

09/30/2026

Florida water, wastewater, and water distribution operators now have more practical options for earning continuing education credit.

Tampa Bay Training has 38 course and course-length options approved by the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FW&PCOA), an FDEP-approved CEU provider, for applicable credit under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Operator Certification Program.

Approved options include FDEP FSESCI, FDOT TTC/MOT, OSHA 10 and OSHA 30, confined space, forklift, aerial lift, backhoe, excavator, skid steer loader, and CPR/AED/First Aid.

Explore training opportunities:
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Important: CEU applicability depends on the specific course, instructional duration, approval number, license category, and individual renewal requirements. Please verify that the selected course applies to your Florida operator license before registering.

09/25/2026

October 2026 training from Tampa Bay Training

LIVE ONLINE
• October 5, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT — Introduction to Forklift Safety. This awareness course does not include hands-on evaluation or operator certification. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000310498548/

• October 15, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EDT — FDOT Advanced TTC/MOT Refresher. A current, unexpired Advanced qualification is required. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979746107902/

DOWNTOWN TAMPA CLASSROOM
• October 17, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EDT — HSI Adult CPR/AED & First Aid certification training. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002315096354/

ESPAÑOL — PRESENCIAL EN EL CENTRO DE TAMPA
• 17 de octubre, de 12:30 p.m. a 4:30 p.m. EDT — Capacitación de HSI en RCP para adultos, uso del DEA y primeros auxilios. Inscripción: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002315148510/

Ubicación de las clases presenciales / In-person classroom location:
Tampa Bay Training
610 E Zack St, 4th Floor
Tampa, FL 33602

Registration assistance or accommodation requests / Ayuda con la inscripción o solicitudes de acomodación: 813-360-1526.

08/10/2026

Tampa Bay Training’s open-enrollment schedule is now available through December 31, 2026—and our complete 2027 schedule will be posted next week!

Most classes are delivered LIVE ONLINE with an instructor, allowing participants to ask questions, interact with the class, and complete required evaluations and examinations remotely.

Our expanding open-enrollment schedule includes:

• FDOT Temporary Traffic Control: Flagger, Intermediate, Advanced, and refresher classes
• FDEP FSESCI: Stormwater BMP Installer and Qualified Inspector
• OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training
• Stormwater, NPDES/MS4, and workplace-safety training
• Introduction to Forklift Safety
• Supervision, management, leadership, conflict resolution, project management, and other workforce-development programs

We also periodically offer IN-PERSON open-enrollment classes when one of our clients makes additional seats available to the public. Availability, prerequisites, and delivery formats vary by course, so please review the individual listing before registering.

View upcoming classes and register:

https://tampabaytraining.eventbrite.com

Have a group of seven or more? Ask about a private live-online or onsite class for your organization. Travel charges may apply to some onsite locations.

Contact Cindy Torres, Customer Service Manager:
813-360-1526
[email protected]

Please share this post with colleagues who may need certification, safety, leadership, or professional-development training.

Professional Training for Public Works, Local Government, Utilities, Engineering & Construction Tampa Bay Training provides practical, instructor-led training for professionals throughout Florida and beyond. Our Open Enrollment Training allows individuals and organizations to register for scheduled....

07/06/2026

Here is a copy of the APWA West Coast Branch Newsletter for June 2026. Great job Meg.

07/06/2026

August is fast approaching, so May, June, and July are the months to turn proclamations into government entities. I've included an example request template and proclamation. All you need to do is add the city/county/town and the leader's name. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

Regards,

Jonathan Torres

FWPCOA Publicity Chair

2026 Proclamation Letter Template - https://www.fwpcoa.org/docs.ashx?id=1756311

2026 FWPCOA Water Professionals Month Proclamation - https://www.fwpcoa.org/docs.ashx?id=1756312

07/05/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the birth of our nation and the freedoms that unite us as Americans.

Today, I’d like to recognize another reason our country remains strong—the people who build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that makes our communities safe, healthy, and economically vibrant.

Every day, dedicated professionals in public works, utilities, transportation, engineering, construction, parks, stormwater, water and wastewater, and local government work behind the scenes to keep America moving. They ensure clean drinking water reaches our homes, roads and bridges remain safe, traffic moves efficiently, wastewater is treated responsibly, and communities are prepared before, during, and after emergencies.

These professionals rarely seek recognition, yet their work touches every American every single day.

It is a privilege to support these men and women through education and professional development. By providing high-quality training, we help strengthen the workforce that builds and maintains the infrastructure our families, businesses, and future generations depend on.

I’m proud to stand alongside so many outstanding professionals through organizations such as ICMA, FCCMA, APWA, and FWPCOA. Together, we continue advancing excellence in public service and investing in the people who keep our communities functioning at their very best.

To everyone serving our communities—thank you for what you do. Your dedication truly helps make America stronger.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence 🇺🇸

Today, as we celebrate Independence Day and honor the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, Tampa Bay Training proudly recognizes the generations of professionals whose dedication, skill, and service have helped build and sustain America.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the local government leaders, public works professionals, utility operators, engineers, construction workers, transportation specialists, emergency responders, environmental professionals, and countless others who work behind the scenes every day to keep our communities strong, safe, and thriving.

From the roads we travel and the water we drink, to the infrastructure that supports our quality of life, these essential professionals embody the spirit of service that has strengthened our nation for two and a half centuries.

As we reflect on 250 years of progress, innovation, and resilience, we recognize that America's success has always depended on hardworking men and women committed to improving their communities and serving future generations.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public service and infrastructure excellence.

From all of us at Tampa Bay Training, we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July.

Happy Independence Day—and here's to the next 250 years of building a stronger America.

🇺🇸

06/21/2026

APWA West Coast Branch is having another family outing on

June 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm at the Big Shark Café, first pitch is at 6:30 pm

Members: $25
Non-members: $35

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-apwa-west-coast-branch-annual-family-baseball-outing-tickets-1986467083521?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Contact Lorraine Peluso at [email protected] for sponsorships.

Get ready for a fun day of baseball, family vibes, and good times with the APWA West Coast crew!

05/25/2026

If you are in the Pinellas Park area tomorrow, I would like to invite you to attend the APWA West Coast Branch Meeting. We have a lot of great topics and successes to discuss.

This meeting will be on May 26, 2026 at 10 am and will be held at the City of Pinellas Park's PWOC at 6250 82nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781.

I will also be making a presentation entitled "Strategic Stewardship for the Next Era of Public Works". This presentation will address the relationship between workforce development, leadership and asset management.

Hope to see you there. And if you can't make this meeting, let me know how I can get you to a future one.

Send a message to learn more

05/24/2026

Who else brings in Aristotle, Kant, and Dewey into public works management.???

Check out APWA’s Florida Public Works Magazine for your favorite author - on page 34-35. Ethical Structures for Professional Development in Public Works: A Florida Perspective