International Training Institute (ITI)

Pennsylvania man takes national role in sheet metal education

Longtime sheet metal worker John Wilson has been chosen as a field representative by the International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air,…

January 23, 2024

Pittsburgh native lands leadership role in national trades education

The International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers, has named Len Liebert as program administrator, a position…

December 18, 2023

Local 46 recognized by NEMI for promotion of ICB certifications

The National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) recently presented the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers Local 46 leadership with an industry award recognizing the local’s…

December 14, 2023

Indiana celebrates repeat win at Ultimate Apprenticeship Contest

The Indiana Ultimate Apprenticeship Contest, held Sept. 14-16 in Evansville, included a few firsts. Patrick Posthauer, last year’s overall winner from Lafayette, defended his championship at this year’s event, and…

December 11, 2023

Training coordinator honored with Patriot Award for support of Guard and Reserve

John Espinos has mentored many apprentices in his time as training coordinator at the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) Local 27 in Central and Southern…

September 27, 2023

Washington sheet metal worker named national recruitment, retention specialist

Tammy Meyen, a member of International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers Local 66 near Seattle, was recently hired as the recruitment and retention specialist for…

June 16, 2023

SMART Heroes marks more than 500 graduates, provides opportunities for veterans

As of March, the SMART Heroes program has successfully graduated more than 500 veterans and current military members from its programs in Western Washington Sheet Metal and at Sheet Metal…

April 27, 2023

SMART Heroes Foundation recognizes donors

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, Pfizer, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the Ironworkers and SMART military veterans attended an event in November to recognize sponsors…

April 26, 2023

Workforce development grants continue to help Local 359 apprentices fill their toolboxes

For nearly two decades, many Local 359 apprentices in Phoenix have been able to fill their toolboxes with little to no out-of-pocket costs thanks to a generous grant program administered…

April 25, 2023

Technicians the focus of ITI course for the first time

The newest version of the Ventilation Verification and Indoor Air Quality (VV/IAQ) course focuses on a specific population the International Training Institute (ITI) has yet to educate — technicians. “It’s…