Tampa Bay Training, LLC

12/14/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible clients and partners.

It has been a privilege to work with so many dedicated professionals committed to safety, leadership, and excellence in public service. Your trust in Tampa Bay Training means more to us than we can say.

From all of us, we wish you a safe, healthy, and productive New Year in 2026. We look forward to continuing to support your teams with high-quality training and professional development in the year ahead.

Happy New Year, and thank you for being part of the Tampa Bay Training community!

11/24/2025

🌟 Ethics: The Core of Effective Workforce Development 🌟
From Tampa Bay Training

In today’s workforce, technical skills may open the door, but ethical behavior keeps it open. At Tampa Bay Training, we’ve seen firsthand that ethical foundations aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re the backbone of sustainable organizational success.

Whether you’re in public works, utilities, engineering, construction, or local government, the people you train today become tomorrow’s leaders. When ethics is embedded in workforce development, several things happen:

🔹 Trust grows. Employees who are guided by integrity build credibility with coworkers, customers, and the communities they serve.
🔹 Safety improves. Ethical decision-making leads to transparency, accountability, and a stronger safety culture—critical in high-risk fields.
🔹 Leadership strengthens. Ethical training shapes leaders who can navigate challenges, communicate clearly, and model the professionalism expected in public service.
🔹 Retention increases. Teams rooted in shared values stay engaged and committed longer. People want to work where they are treated fairly and where honesty is the expectation, not the exception.

At Tampa Bay Training, we integrate ethical principles into our workforce development programs—not as a separate lesson, but as a constant thread running through leadership, compliance, management, and technical training. Our mission is to help Florida’s public-sector workforce grow stronger, more capable, and more principled every day.

Because at the end of the day, skills may build infrastructure, but ethics builds trust—and trust is what truly holds our communities together.

11/17/2025

Special: Get $50.00 of your next registration for a class with Tampa Bay Training by submitting a Google Review. https://g.page/r/CVSU2PebHaRPEBM/review

Includes FDOT Temporary Traffic Control, FDEP FSESCI, OSHA 10 Hour Training in the Construction Industry, and CPR/AED/First Aid.

We love and respect our clients and would really like to hear your comments. Happy Holidays.

11/12/2025

Tampa Bay Training | November Newsletter -

11/12/2025

“Take care of yourself…and if you can…someone else”

Wow!! Talking about a phrase worthy of being incorporated into your agency/company”s core values.

This is now making it into Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Training, LLC’s strategic planning documents. - Please don’t charge me royalties Freakonomics.

11/10/2025

🌟 Ethics and Leadership Matter More Than Ever 🌟

In local government, public works, and utilities, leadership isn’t just about getting the job done — it’s about doing what’s right and serving the community with integrity.

Every choice a public employee makes can impact lives, neighborhoods, and trust in government. That’s why ethics and leadership go hand in hand. When leaders act with honesty, fairness, and accountability, they set the standard for their teams — and for the community they serve.

At Tampa Bay Training, we’re proud to help Florida’s public sector professionals strengthen these essential qualities. Through our workforce development programs, we focus on building leaders who:
💡 Lead with integrity and purpose
💡 Make ethical decisions under pressure
💡 Create positive, accountable work cultures
💡 Inspire pride in public service

Because when ethics guide leadership, public service becomes more than a job — it becomes a calling.

Let’s keep raising the bar for excellence in public service across Florida! 💪

11/04/2025

Do you know someone in the public works or utilities field who goes above and beyond in educating, training, and developing the people who keep our communities running? If so, it’s time to shine a spotlight on them!

🌟 APWA’s Excellence in Education Award honors individuals who have delivered outstanding educational opportunities — whether continuing education or graduate professional programs — for public-works professionals at ALL levels.

✅ Eligible nominees: APWA members.

📝 What the American Public Works Association is looking for: thoughtful, detailed programs or approaches that genuinely advance the knowledge, skills and careers of public-works professionals. 

If you’ve seen a colleague, mentor, trainer, or leader in your department quietly making big strides in educating your team — this is your chance to nominate them. Let’s celebrate the people behind the scenes who invest in our workforce and keep our infrastructure strong.

👉 Nominate now! Deadline: March 2, 2026.

ℹ️ Find full nomination details here: https://www.apwa.org/award/excellence-in-education-award/

Together let’s give thanks to those who help build the future of public works by educating today’s staff. 💪🔧

To recognize outstanding and meritorious achievement of individuals for their work in delivering educational opportunities for all levels of individuals engaged in the delivery of public works services as well as assisting in the areas of continuing and graduate professional education for public wor...

11/04/2025

Your City's Greatest Asset Isn't Its Infrastructure—It's the People Who Maintain It.

To all City Managers and Public Sector Leaders: you are the stewards of our community's backbone—the roads, utilities, water, and transportation systems that keep life moving.

But in the face of aging infrastructure, tight budgets, and a retiring skilled workforce, the question isn't if we need to invest, but where to invest for the greatest return.

The answer? Invest in your people.

A well-trained, highly-certified team in Public Works, Utilities, Construction, and Engineering isn't an expense; it's your strongest strategic advantage. Here’s why:

✅ Boost Public Safety & Trust: Proper FDEP, OSHA, and safety certifications mean fewer accidents, reduced liability, and a protected community. This builds unwavering public trust in your local government.

✅ Enhance Operational Efficiency: Teams trained in the latest FDOT standards and engineering practices get projects done right the first time. This saves precious budget dollars, reduces costly rework, and extends the life of critical assets.

✅ Future-Proof Your Workforce: As seasoned experts retire, structured training and certification paths ensure invaluable institutional knowledge is transferred. You’re not just filling positions; you’re building a legacy of excellence.

✅ Elevate Morale & Retention: Investing in your employees' growth shows you value them. Certified, confident professionals are more engaged, proud of their work, and likely to build a lifelong career with your city.

At Tampa Bay Training, we are proud to be Florida's partner in building these exceptional public sector teams.

We provide the critical, accredited training your staff needs to excel and lead, including:
➡️ Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
➡️ Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
➡️ OSHA & Health and Safety Institute (HSI)
➡️ Management, Supervision, and Leadership

We offer in-person training across Florida and a robust catalog of online classes for maximum flexibility.

Ready to empower your team and build a more resilient, efficient, and safe city?

Explore our courses and schedule your training today!

🔗 Browse our in-person and online class calendar in a self-service format: tampabaytraining.eventbrite.com
🌐 Learn more about our full capabilities: www.tampabaytraining.com

Let's build the future, together.

Tampa Bay Training provides workforce development for professionals working in public works, utilities, engineering, construction, & local government. FDOT, FDEP, OSHA, HSI & More.

11/03/2025

🌟 Empower Safety and Leadership with Tampa Bay Training! 🌟

At Tampa Bay Training, we’re dedicated to building a safer, more skilled workforce. Beyond our top-tier safety courses, we also offer comprehensive training in:

❤️ CPR & AED
🩹 First Aid
🦠 Bloodborne Pathogens
🤝 Conflict Resolution
📈 Project Management
🚀 Leadership Development

We deliver these courses both on-site across Florida and online, ensuring that professionals in public works, utilities, local government, construction, and engineering are equipped for success.

Let’s create a culture of safety and leadership, one training session at a time!

📚 Learn more at TampaBayTraining.com.

Tampa Bay Training provides workforce development for professionals working in public works, utilities, engineering, construction, & local government. FDOT, FDEP, OSHA, HSI & More.

11/03/2025

🚧 Safety Starts With YOU — and Inspires Everyone Around You! 🚧

At Tampa Bay Training, we believe that safety isn’t just about compliance — it’s about culture. Every time you choose to learn, practice, and share safety knowledge, you help protect your coworkers, your community, and your organization’s mission.

✅ Stay alert.
✅ Pass your safety knowledge to others.
✅ Lead by example.
✅ Keep training to reinforce the habits that save lives.

From boom trucks to confined spaces, hazard communication to traffic control — the safest teams are the best-trained teams.

We proudly deliver both on-site training anywhere in Florida and online courses that empower professionals in:
🏗️ Public Works
💧 Utilities
🏛️ Local Government
🧱 Construction
📐 Engineering

Let’s keep Florida’s workforce strong, skilled, and SAFE — together.

💪 Train smart. Work safe. Lead others.

Visit TampaBayTraining.com to learn more about how we can help your team build a lasting safety culture.

Tampa Bay Training provides workforce development for professionals working in public works, utilities, engineering, construction, & local government. FDOT, FDEP, OSHA, HSI & More.

10/29/2025

Happy Belated First Responders’ Day from the Vice-President of Tampa Bay Training (Julie Cavalli).

Make me a 10 second video with cute dog saying happy first responders’ day