Behind the Scenes Launches Tools to Help Explore Career Changes
The Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative announces a new program to assist entertainment industry workers in exploring career expansion or transitions to new careers when work is not plentiful enough or its simply time to make a change.
Announcing the Employer Contributions Portal
We developed the Employer Contributions Portal to support your work at your local union and help us collect employer contributions.
March is National Ladder Safety Month
March is National Ladder Safety Month. This dedicated month aims to reduce workplace ladder incidents through education and awareness.
FAQ Friday: LinkedIn Learning Local Union Curator
With a LinkedIn Learning Local Union Curator, locals can ensure that their workers' learning experience is tailored to their particular needs. Curators can also promote local union training initiatives by sharing LinkedIn Learning courses and custom content.
TTF Courses & Resources Learning Platform Launch
We’re excited to announce our new TTF Courses & Resources Learning Platform! The TTF Safety First! Online Courses © are now one of several libraries available on this platform.
FAQ Friday: Trainer Database
The Trainer Database covers a wide range of training needs, from stagecraft to safety, so local unions can find the training that's right for them.
FAQ Friday: Training Tracker
The Training Tracker is a valuable tool for local unions to track worker training records and optimize their training programs. In this FAQ blog, we explore how the Training Tracker works and answer your frequently asked questions.
World Mental Health Day Resources from Behind the Scenes
On World Mental Health Day, we explore valuable resources offered for entertainment industry workers, so you can access the help you need.
Reintroducing the Trainer Database
We are happy to announce significant improvements to the Trainer Database, transforming the way local unions access and connect with trainers throughout the IATSE. Our enhanced Trainer Database is now a searchable, online repository, designed to provide a seamless and efficient experience for local unions seeking training resources.
IATSE Computer Essentials Curriculum Updated
In collaboration with the IATSE Education and Training Department, the TTF is proud to announce that the IATSE Computer Essentials curriculum has recently been updated and is now available for all locals to use.
What is the Difference Between OSHA 10 and OSHA 30?
OSHA courses provide information on the prevention of workplace hazards, but it can be confusing knowing whether you should take an OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 and if your work is considered General Industry or Construction. We break down the difference here.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry with Focus on the Entertainment Industry Curriculum is Here!
We are thrilled to announce our OSHA 30-Hour General Industry with Focus on the Entertainment Industry curriculum is now available to local unions throughout the IATSE!
New! Social Media Assets for Locals
Our social media assets are designed to help local unions promote IATSE TTF programs and upcoming classes. Assets cover image dimensions across all the major platforms.
A Primer on Organizing Local Safety Training
This primer outlines a few of the programs we developed to help your local union’s training efforts every step of the way — from providing an OSHA Outreach Trainer to developing industry-specific safety curriculum to supporting safety training through funding.
Announcing OSHA 10-Hour Construction with Focus on the Entertainment Industry Curriculum!
We are delighted to announce our OSHA 10-Hour Construction with Focus on the Entertainment Industry curriculum is now available to local unions throughout the IATSE.
What is the Training Tracker?
The IATSE TTF Training Tracker helps local unions and IATSE workers keep track of safety and craft skills trainings in an easy to use, searchable online database.
Guide to Developing Training Programs, Third Edition
The third edition of our Guide to Developing Training Programs is now available for local unions! This guide will help your local identify training needs, develop a training plan, and measure the effectiveness of training.
New Resource: Computer Essentials Curriculum
This new curriculum developed by the IATSE Education and Training Department provides local unions a comprehensive, user-friendly training that covers the basic knowledge required for an individual to use their personal computer.
New Resource: Vectorworks Partnership
For a limited time, IATSE workers who purchase Vectorworks products in March can get a 30% discount! This is an extra 10% off the already discounted price available through this new partnership.