SMART Heroes hits five-year milestone
Members of the military preparing to leave the service often have difficulties transitioning to civilian jobs — they suffer a loss of community, have trouble relating to civilians who don’t…
International Training Institute (ITI)
ITI names two new field representatives, military program specialist
The International Training Institute (ITI) has welcomed Darek Scarlavai, who has more than 10 years of experience teaching registered apprentices and journeypersons in Michigan, and Pittsburgh veteran Joshua Moore as…
As ITI accreditation process begins, platinum awards rise to the top
For the International Training Institute (ITI), accreditation is a critical, independent, third-party evaluation that proves training centers meet rigorous standards established by the accreditation board. As with any accredited higher…
Train-the-trainer course helps bring Bias and Belonging to local unions
The International Training Institute (ITI) facilitated its first Bias and Belonging Train-the-Trainer course for instructors from around the country in September. The two-day class consisted of the Bias and Belonging…
Digital curriculum opens up learning to all members
Nothing is built and installed in the sheet metal industry without plans and specifications (or specs). Where a piece of duct fits into a plan, how the ventilation is created…
Coordinators Conference hosted in person for first time since 2019
The International Training Institute (ITI) held its annual Coordinators Conference Aug. 11-12 at the Hilton in Union Square, San Francisco, just as the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail…
ITI names Illinois instructor new director of research, development and technology
The International Training Institute (ITI), the educational arm of the unionized sheet metal industry, has welcomed David St. Peter, of Sheet Metal Workers Local 265 in Carol Stream, Illinois, as…
Local 104 to open new, state-of-the-art training center
Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 Bay Area Industry Training Fund is scheduled to open a new training facility Oct. 1. The new 32,000-square-foot facility was renovated from an existing warehouse…
Instructors train on hand-held laser welders for first time thanks to ITI grants
Representatives from 10 training centers for the International Training Institute (ITI), the educational arm of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers, attended the first…