March 1, 2008
Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Contract Services has awarded the funding for the 728 Skills Training Program through January 2009. They have given us the backing to provide 27 different classes for our members. Most of these classes are shorter 4-hour sessions that focus on specific topics to make you a better Set Lighting Technician and more valuable member of the crew.

Of these 27 classes, 5 of them are Electrical Classes; 5 are related to Plotting and Visualization; 4 are Rigging Classes; 9 are Lighting Control Classes; 3 are Specialized Technician Courses; and our Underwater Lighting Class. 9 of these classes are new to our schedule

These classes are available to all members who are in Good Standing with the Local and have completed their Safety Pass classes. New members are eligible to take these classes during their first 90 days even if they have not completed their Safety Pass requirements. If your I-9 with Contract Services has expired I will be able to update it at most classes.

The following schedules are PDF files, and you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader program to read them. Click here to download and install it if you don't have it already.

Application Form

Class Schedule

Class List

To apply for a class, please fill out one application for each class and send them to the Training Office in an envelope. If you need more applications, please make copies of the enclosed form, download the form from the website, or contact me at the Training Office. If you have previously applied for a class, you will need to fill out a new application. Please fill out an application regardless of whether or not a class is listed on the enclosed schedule. Classes can be scheduled at any time.

If you have email, please include it on your application and check it frequently as this is the most effective means of class notifications. Also, you may sign up for automatic notices of training opportunities by sending an email to the Local 728 Training Notification Email group at: 728Training-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

Training notices for Skills Training and Local-sponsored events will be placed in the bulletin; sent to the Lot Stewards; and posted on the website and the various email newsgroups. Again, classes fill quickly so please apply now.

If you have any questions, please contact me at the Training Office by calling 818-843-0012 or via email at amrowe@iatse728.org.

Fraternally,
Alan M. Rowe

2520 W. Olive Ave Suite 330 • Burbank, CA 91505
818/843-0012 (Training Office) • 818/891-0728 (Local Office