Local 10 apprentice shows experience, not age, is what matters
Eric Leigland, a fourth-year apprentice from SMART Local 10 in Minnesota, is self-admittedly not a writer. But when he was approached by Helmets to Hardhats to pen a column about…
Apprentices
Indiana local puts faith in new instructors
When Tim Myres, former training coordinator for Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 in Indianapolis, saw an apprentice’s application for an instructor position on his desk, he set it aside.…
Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers JATC lend a hand
Apprentices from Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers JATC, along with labor and management representatives, spent the day helping a small community affected by the Thomas Fire. Coordinator Brian Hill shared this…
Grants can help training centers build programs
To many training directors, grants can be scary. They require information, time, paperwork and accountability that can be difficult to squeeze into a day filled with all the other tasks…
Indiana building trades are ‘Built to Succeed’
Recruitment, marketing tool attracts apprentices ready for higher education, career INDIANAPOLIS – The world of apprenticeships works much like academia — many good programs all try to recruit the same…
Sheet Metal Local No. 4 finds new home, future for members
The 12,500-square-foot building to include labs, technology to attract apprentices MEMPHIS, Tenn. – When the public school that housed Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 4’s training center abruptly closed last…
New training centers invigorate apprentice programs nationwide
Increase in work, contractor demand leads to growing programs FAIRFAX, Va. – Unionized sheet metal training centers across the country are undergoing construction or renovations or are celebrating completion due…
Apprentices from Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 265 volunteer at local food bank
Second-year apprentices from Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 265 volunteered their time on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 to help Northern Illinois Food Bank distribute food to those of need. Click an image to…
Local, contractors work together to restructure training program
Apprentices employed, contractors are happy with training in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Going back to the drawing board is a strength, especially when something clearly isn’t operating to its highest…
Detroit sheet metal workers, fans build Little Caesars Arena
Lifelong fans get unique chance to help create home of Red Wings, Pistons DETROIT – Two words come up when Glenn Parvin, owner of CASS Sheet Metal, talks about Detroit’s…