Trainings and Roundtables

Is the trade war with China and other international sources keeping your procurement people up at night? What do tariffs mean for procurement, and how can I mitigate their impacts? This is your webinar.

For all those who address procurement issues for Florida’s municipal electric utilities, this is an opportunity learn a bit more about tariffs and their costs. Explore ways t0 address tariff risks in the procurement process: from the issuance of competitive solicitation to final contract negotiations.

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Keys Energy Services
• Homestead
• Lake Worth
• Clewiston
• Moore Haven
• Fort Pierce

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Gainesville – May 22
• Lakeland – September 17
• Kissimmee – October 29

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Pricing: FMPA has partnered with Leidos to deliver this pilot program to our members.  To encourage participation from all members, FMPA will provide this initial program at no cost to the participants.

Lunch will be provided.

Hotels in the Area

• Hampton Inn & Suites Homestead
• Courtyard Miami Homestead
• TownePlace Suites Miami Homestead

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Orlando
• Kissimmee (if unable to attend the one hosted at KUA)
• St. Cloud
• Lakeland
• Bartow
• Fort Meade
• Wauchula
• Fort Pierce

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Gainesville – May 22
• Homestead – August 27
• Kissimmee – October 29

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Pricing: FMPA has partnered with Leidos to deliver this pilot program to our members.  To encourage participation from all members, FMPA will provide this initial program at no cost to the participants.

Lunch will be provided.

This certification series provides courses specifically designed for lineworker personnel. It is a good fit for up and coming leaders or those already in the role. It provides crew leaders and general foremen with the knowledge and tools to lead crews efficiently, responsibly, and safely. The course will be presented by certified training specialists from Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA).

• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 1
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 2
• Foreman Academy Certification – Track 3

Effective Safety Culture Through Leadership Direction and Support

An opportunity for your whole organization to participate in a program that takes the safety dialogue to entirely new levels.  The facilitator has broken the sessions into four discussion areas:

• Communicating Safety Across the Utility​
• The Barometer – Gauge for Safety Programs and Tools​
• Elements of an Effective Safety Program​
• Leadership Commitment​

This program is intended for all levels of your organization from the craft worker to the director.  It is designed to provide foundational information that can fit into organizations of any size.

Kissimmee Utility Authority meeting. Lunch will be provided for all participants.

Who should attend?  EVERYONE. This program approaches your safety culture at a foundational level, providing participants with a common understanding and language upon which your program can thrive.  

Recommended Member Utilities to Attend:

• Bushnell
• Lakeland
• Leesburg
• Mount Dora
• New Smyrna Beach
• Orlando
• St. Cloud
• Winter Park

Don’t live in one of these areas? Consider registering for one of the other Regional Safety Leadership Trainings available in an area near you:

• Tallahassee – May 21
• Gainesville – May 22
• Homestead – August 27
• Lakeland – September 17

Click the city name to learn more about the recommended Member cities to attend in each region.

Vendor: Leidos

FMPA has partnered with Leidos to deliver this pilot program to our Members. To encourage participation from all Members, FMPA will provide this initial program at no cost to the participants.