Local 100 welcomes new addition
Earlier this year, Local 100, located just outside Washington, D.C., opened a newly renovated welding lab. The space is equipped with motion-sensor LED lighting, arc sensors at the end of…
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Building Trades Sisters brings the trades, women together
Sheet metal journeyperson leads group aimed at recruiting, retaining tradeswomen SAN DIEGO – When San Diego journeyperson Annet Del Rosario and Local 206 Business Manager Doug Tracy attended the Women…
Virtual welder sparks apprentices’ interest in welding, saves money for schools
It’s not all that uncommon to hear cheers and commentary emanating from welding classrooms at either Local 359 in Phoenix or Local 100 near Washington, D.C. Where at many schools,…
Coordinator for 41 years receives building dedication honor
Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 names training center for Dick Barlage SAGINAW, Minn. – It takes a lot to pull one over on Dick Barlage. He’s been in the trade…
ITI Business Development makes changes for first run out of pilot program
The first ITI Business Development course out of the pilot program welcomed a few changes for the 2018 classes, including a collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The program…
Locals embrace spring apprenticeship contests
Competition was in the air this spring as apprentices across the country competed for cash, prizes, and most importantly – bragging rights. While some locals have been hosting contests for…
SMART Heroes program graduates second class
Military, union and local dignitaries gathered Dec. 12 to celebrate the graduation and accomplishments of the second SMART Heroes class at the Western Washington Sheet Metal Local No. 66 training…
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…
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…