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Trainings

Shirey Enterprise Group (SEG) fields contractors into storm response and utility base-camp work with Recovery Logistics (RLI). RLI runs Damage Assessment certification training; SEG has seats available for qualified applicants we sponsor into those classes. The next DA session in the greater Orlando, FL area is Tuesday & Wednesday, May 19 & 20, 2026(8:00 AM–5:00 PM each day), and partner nominations have reopened. Seats are limited and fill on a first-come basis — partner lists are due 5:00 PM, Monday, May 11, 2026(the cutoff), but don't wait on it; once the class is full, it's full. Approved attendees will be notified by end of day Tuesday, May 12, 2026; lunch will be provided. Exact venue details will follow by email.

SEG texts our contractors directly when work comes available, standby is called, or a job stands down. This is separate from anything you receive through RLI — it's just how we stay in close contact with our own network. Add your number here — it takes about a minute.

Partner nominations openSeats are limited — first come, first servedPartner lists due 5:00 PM ET, Monday, May 11, 2026 (cutoff). Don't wait — once full, it's full. Approvals by end of day Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Damage Assessment Training

In Person

Recovery Logistics (RLI) is running DA certification training Tuesday & Wednesday, May 19 & 20, 2026, in the greater Orlando, FL area. Classes run 8:00 AM–5:00 PM each day. SEG is placing qualified applicants into available seats. This training is open to anyone your organization believes can perform the role of a damage assessor. Exact venue address will be shared in a follow-up email.

What we need:a list of damage assessors who can attend this training on May 19 & 20 in Orlando. Send your list through your usual SEG / RLI nomination channel. Submissions after 5:00 PM ET on Monday, May 11, 2026 will not be considered. By end of day Tuesday, May 12, 2026, we will respond with approved attendees. Seats are limited and fill on a first-come basis — the May 11th deadline is the backstop, but don't wait on it. Once you receive the approved list, please contact those individuals with the date and time for attendance. Lunch will be provided for those in attendance.

Applying on your own?RLI runs the certification; SEG is placing qualified applicants into available seats at no cost to you. Opt in for SMS, pick May 19 or May 20, and we'll text you the Damage Assessment screening form and your portal PIN — same vetting path as our other trainings.

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Seats are limited and fill on a first-come basis. The May 11th deadline is the cutoff — but don't wait on it. Once the class is full, it's full.

After screening approval, we'll send RLI Commander signup (SEG ties your profile to the network): https://rlicommander.com/signup — network passcode 1282-SEG.

Now accepting nominations — Orlando, May 19 & 20, 2026

📍Orlando, FL (greater metro — venue TBD)
  • May 19, 2026
    Tuesday · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Nominations open
  • May 20, 2026
    Wednesday · 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Nominations open

Other 2026 DA dates — reference (nominations closed on this page)

📍Apex, NC
  • April 28
    Tuesday
    Closed
  • April 29
    Wednesday
    Closed
  • June 9
    Tuesday
    Closed
📍Orlando, FL
  • June 23
    Tuesday
    Closed
  • June 24
    Wednesday
    Closed
Nominations ClosedCatering Supervisors (May 21) — list closed April 26, 2026

Catering Supervisors — Advanced Food Service Training

In Person
When
Thursday, May 21, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where
RLI Apex Office
Lunch provided

For any candidates interested in an advanced Food Service position during a deployment with RLI. Includes an overview of leadership roles and responsibilities, plus hands-on, station-based simulations for:

  • Front of House Leaders
  • Back of House Leaders
  • Kitchen Leaders
  • Catering Supervisors

The nomination window for this session ended Sunday, April 26, 2026. Details below are for reference only.

When nominations were open, SEG required SMS opt-in for screening and coordinated seat assignments by text. Travel could be covered for top candidates. This session is now closed to new nominations.

Nominations closed

RLI Late Spring 2026 Training Nominations

Nomination / response deadline (RLI): Thursday, April 16, 2026

Nomination period closed for this cycle (reference listings below).

Partner nominations for Damage Assessment — Orlando, May 19 & 20 have reopened; see the DA section above for deadlines. Catering Supervisors (May 21) nominations closed April 26, 2026.

  • Tent Deployment Training

    In person

    When: May 13

    Where: Goldston, NC

    Focus: Yard / base camp operations

    Hands-on base camp training covering temporary structure setup, breakdown, and site layout management for utility and storm response operations. You'll be on your feet for most of the day — expect physical work in outdoor conditions. Prior yard, construction, or grounds experience is a plus. This is a direct path to being deployable on base camp yard crews.

    Nomination Period Closed
  • Alternative Housing Supervisor

    Online

    When: May 20

    Focus: Alternative housing supervision

    Covers oversight of alternative housing units at base camp — coordinating contractor assignments, tracking occupancy, managing unit turnover, and maintaining safety and accountability across a housing area. Background in property management, hospitality, housing coordination, or camp logistics is helpful. This is a supervisory-level role with direct responsibility over a crew.

    Nomination Period Closed
  • Staffing Worker Training

    Online

    When: May 27

    Focus: Office worker

    A headquarters-based dispatch role. Covers high-volume crew coordination, ETA tracking, communication with field teams, and managing incoming contractor flow from a central operations position. If you're organized, comfortable on the phone and computer simultaneously, and work well in a fast-paced office environment — this is your lane. No prior field experience required.

    Nomination Period Closed
  • Field Staffing Coordinator

    Online

    When: May 28

    Focus: Field worker with office skills

    An on-the-ground contractor role focused on bridging field staffing operations with headquarters. You're the eyes and ears in the yard — tracking crew movements, flagging gaps to dispatch, and keeping field logistics synchronized with the central ops team. Prior field or coordination experience strongly preferred. Comfort with tools like Microsoft Teams and online portals is expected.

    Nomination Period Closed
  • Safety and Wellness

    Online

    When: June 17

    Covers field safety protocols, wellness practices during extended deployment, and emergency response awareness. No specific background is required — but if you have experience with first aid, CPR certification, occupational health, or have worked extended shifts in field conditions, this session is especially worth your time. Open to all contractors in the network.

    Nomination Period Closed

Yard Director Track

By Invitation Only

These sessions are reserved for contractors actively in — or being considered for — the Yard Director role. RLI extends invitations directly based on field experience and operational track record. They are not open for general nomination. If you believe you qualify, reach out to your SEG ops contact.

  • Yard Director Training

    In person

    When: May 4–6

    Where: To be confirmed

    Focus: Yard Director bench / coordination

    Foundational Yard Director program covering site layout management, resource coordination, crew direction, and RLI's operational standards for YD-level personnel. Multi-day hands-on training. Nominations are managed directly by SEG — not open for general submission.

    Nomination Period Closed
  • Yard Director Update Meeting

    Online

    When: June 2

    Focus: Yard Director bench / coordination

    Standing coordination session for active and prospective Yard Directors. Covers operational updates, RLI policy changes, and field coordination expectations heading into the next deployment cycle. Current YD bench and invited candidates only.

    Nomination Period Closed

What this page is (and isn't)

  • Is:a public snapshot of training opportunities tied to the active RLI cycle we're helping coordinate.
  • Isn't: enrollment or a guarantee of a seat — your SEG / RLI contact confirms eligibility and next steps.
  • More soon:we'll expand this hub with FAQs, prerequisites, and links as the contractor portal grows.