SkillsUSA announces Nevada winner in sheet metal competition
Kelsey Hicks, 17, of Reed High School in Reno, Nev. won the gold medal in sheet metal at the Nevada Skills USA competition March 26-28 at Sheet Metal Workers Local…
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Atlanta-area sheet metal workers seek qualified apprentices
Upcoming large projects to create jobs for local welders, HVAC fabricators FAIRFAX, Va. – The Atlanta area is in the middle of a drought, and it has nothing to do…
Sheet metal apprenticeship programs focus on recruiting women
Opportunities in unionized labor trade affords careers, not just jobs nationwide FAIRFAX, Va. – On many job sites across the country, women in the construction and labor trades are few…
Washington among top states for training female sheet metal apprentices
Three workers discuss their choices, lives and love of the work they do FAIRFAX, Va. – On many job sites across the country, women in the construction and labor trades…
Sheet metal training centers welcome public, politicians on day honoring SMART’s 125th year
The year 1888 was a notable one: Congress created the Department of Labor, Van Gogh cut off his left ear, Tchaikovsky’s “Fifth Symphony” premiered, Jack the Ripper terrorized London, the…
New coordinators attend course geared to help them succeed
International Training Institute welcomes first class to teach essentials of job FAIRFAX, Va. – The dean of a college is essentially the heart of a higher education program, and it’s…
Sheet metal apprentice uses engineering degree to add depth to work
Andy Phelps of Barnes and Dodge forges different path to career in industry Having the skills to approach a sheet metal job from the perspectives of an engineer and a…
Ordinance requires fire, smoke damper inspections by certified techs
Cleveland suburb first in the country to require ICB certified inspections FAIRFAX, Va. – When it comes to life and death situations, a few words can make all the difference.…
TotalTrack a success with nearly 130 sheet metal training centers
Internet-based system simplifies workflow, increases efficiency at centers nationwide FAIRFAX, Va. – In today’s unionized sheet metal industry, tools are not limited to snips, hammers and welding equipment. Technology plays a…
New service shop opens thanks to Service Manager Course
Rick Martinez of Casper opened Home Environment Solutions LLC March 1 FAIRFAX, Va. – Husband and wife team Rick and Kelly Martinez had been kicking around the idea of opening…