May 28, 2008 - USITT ISSUES CHALLENGE GRANT FOR ETCP SUPPORT

The Entertainment Technician Certification Program announces that the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) has put forward a generous challenge grant of $50,000 over the next five years in their continuing support of the program. USITT has played a key role in the development of the certification program, both through their financial support and their active participation on the ETCP Council. 

May 16, 2008 - PAPER AND PENCIL EXAMS OFFERED AT LDI 2008 IN LAS VEGAS, NV

Are you a rigger or electrician in a lead or supervisory position? ETCP Certification is industry accepted proof of what you know - it validates both the technician and the employer when you represent your company with ETCP Certification. Demonstrate your abilities by taking the ETCP exam, and get the respect you deserve!

April 10, 2008 - SAFETY & HEALTH IN ARTS PRODUCTION & ENTERTAINMENT JOINS THE ETCP COUNCIL

Safety & Health in Arts Production & Entertainment (SHAPE) has accepted a seat on the ETCP Council.  SHAPE is a not-for-profit organization that was established in 1998 as the safety and health association for the performing arts and motion picture industry in British Columbia. This organization was created at the request of industry representatives and the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia in recognition of the unique nature of the entertainment industries.

February 19, 2008 - ETCP EXAMS AT USITT 2008 – DEADLINE EXTENDED

The deadline to get in applications to take the ETCP exams at USITT 2008 has been extended to February 29, 2008.Get your application in today!

February 15, 2008 - VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TO REIMBURSE ETCP EXAM FEES

Under new arrangements with the Veterans Administration, it is now possible for veterans to receive reimbursement for ETCP application fees. All three ETCP exams have been approved under the G.I. Bill. Veterans may seek reimbursement for up to one year after sitting for the exam and can receive up to $2000, but not more than the actual cost of the test. The benefits are paid whether or not a passing score is achieved, and an applicant can receive benefits to retake an exam that has not been passed. 

January 21, 2008 - LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER IS FIRST MAJOR WEST COAST FACILITY TO REQUIRE ETCP CERTIFICATION FOR ALL RIGGING SUPERVISORS

Los Angeles, CA - January 18^th, 2008 - The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is the first major west coast convention center to take the lead on requiring all its rigging supervisor hires to be certified under Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP).  In an effort to enhance client and patron safety while meeting the challenges of ever increasing technical demands, LACC has revised its criteria that companies must meet in order to qualify for placement on their list of approved rigging contractors. One of the qualifications is that all rigging supervisors and managers must be ETCP Certified.  New vendors must meet these qualifications immediately to be considered for placement, while previously approved vendors have until the end of 2008 to certify their lead riggers.

January 15, 2008 - FEBRUARY 15TH REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ETCP EXAMS AT USITT 2008

Know your stuff?  Prove it! Take the ETCP exam to show off your skills! Employers are searching for ETCP Certified Technicians to fill lead positions. The ETCP Council is pleased to announce another opportunity for technicians to take the electrical, arena rigging, and theatre rigging examinations in a paper and pencil administration.

September 27, 2007 - ETCP LDI EXAM APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15TH

ETCP is extending the application deadline to October 15, 2007 for all three exams being offered at LDI in Orlando, FL. Submit your application today to sit for the Entertainment Electrician, Arena Rigging and/or Theatre Rigging exams.

September 21, 2007 - LDI 2007 Courses Offered by ETCP Recognized Trainers

Continued training and professional development activities are essential in the changing entertainment technology environment. The LDInstitute presents a great opportunity for ETCP Certificants to take courses that offer twice as many renewal credits towards their recertification. These courses are offered in November at LDI 2007, which is held this year in Orlando, FL. To register for these courses, please go to http://www.ldishow.com.

August 27, 2007 - CIRQUE DU SOLEIL/MGM GRAND JOIN ETCP CERTIFICATION COUNCIL

Cirque du Soleil and their Las Vegas partner MGM / Mirage have accepted a seat on the Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) Council. The Council is the governing body which manages the development and implementation of ETCP, the industry-wide certification program for entertainment technicians. The MGM / Mirage currently employs over 1500 technicians to support Cirque du Soleil operations.