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.…
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Inaugural SMART Heroes Program puts military veterans to work
Being discharged from the military can be exciting, but the unknowns and uncertainties of civilian life can also be scary. Luckily for eight U.S. military soon-to-be-veterans, as well as many…
Drug awareness seminar empowers apprentices to be the difference
Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 19’s September drug awareness seminar came from a simple place. “We’re tired of going to funerals, to be honest,” said Gary Masino, business manager. The…
International Training Institute hosts national coordinators’ conference
The International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of the unionized sheet metal and air conditioning industry, hosted its annual Continuing Professional Instruction/Coordinators Conference Aug. 10-11 in Alexandria, Virginia. More…
Technology urges members to continue education
Ron McGuire, building information modeling (BIM) specialist for the International Training Institute, the education arm of the unionized sheet metal and air conditioning industry (ITI), taught the fundamentals of Bluebeam…
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…
Online portal brings sheet metal business course back to life
Business 101 revamped as SMART Business Development, offered to all members FAIRFAX, Va. – Behind the work, training, bids and contracts is the business of sheet metal work, and for…
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…
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…
ICB conference wrap-up
Mechanical and building codes are the Bible that sheet metal workers live by — they protect occupants and property in the buildings they help design, construct and maintain. At the…