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ESTA Sessions

Thursday, March 20

Clearing the Air 2:30 pm - 3:50 pm

Learn about ESTA's atmospheric effects testing program. See demonstrations of specialized test equipment available to entertainment facilities and producers, plus detailed information on the interpretation of the test results for the safe usage of special effects in the entertainment industry. ESTA's Fog Stewardship Program will also be explained.

Friday, March 21

ESTA Alternative Career Opportunities 10:00 am - 11:20 am

Unless you have a hit YouTube video, your chances of becoming rich and famous overnight are slim. This informal panel discussion will expose ways to make a living without exploiting yourself. Members of ESTA discuss how they got where they are, what types of opportunities are available and the skills you need to succeed. Make contacts and discover how to find those alternative career opportunities.

ESTA Technical Standards Update 12:15 pm - 1:35 pm

Learn about the American National Standards currently being developed in ESTA's Technical Standards Program, and about standards that have recently been published.

ETCP Certification Entertainment Electrical Exam 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This exams will be administered to those individuals who have previously registered with ETCP certification coordinator Meredith Mosely-Bennett. For more information regarding the ETCP exams or the exam process, go to www.etcp.esta.org

ETCP Certification Candidate Information Session 4:45 pm - 6:05 pm

Is ETCP right for you? Do you want better jobs? Do you more want more work? Get ETCP certified! An initiative of ESTA, USITT, IATSE, Live Nation, PRG and other industry leaders including labor providers and employers, ETCP promotes safe working practices and professional ethics within the entertainment industry. Speakers are members of the ETCP Council; individuals who helped write the exams and continue to provide program oversight. Council advocates believe that certification will bring enhanced income and professional respect to industry professionals. After some brief introductory remarks, the session will be opened to questions from the floor. Is ETCP right for you? Attend and find out for yourself.

Saturday, March 22

ETCP Certification Arena Rigging Exam 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

This exams will be administered to those individuals who have previously registered with ETCP certification coordinator Meredith Mosely-Bennett. For more information regarding the ETCP exams or the exam process, go to www.etcp.esta.org

ETCP Certification Theatre Rigging Exam 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This exams will be administered to those individuals who have previously registered with ETCP certification coordinator Meredith Mosely-Bennett. For more information regarding the ETCP exams or the exam process, go to www.etcp.esta.org