Charlett Hardaway celebrates 15 years with NEMIC
Charlett Hardaway said she can’t quite believe it’s been 15 years since she signed on at the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC). After earning her bachelor’s degree in business…
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“Damn the torpedoes — full speed ahead”: The ITI turns 50
The first 15 years of any organization’s lifetime is an important time in its history. Its evolution depends solely on the strength of the roots established in those first few…
Virtual apprentice contest motivates apprentices, educators
For well over a year, it’s not surprising to hear an event has “gone virtual.” Weddings, holidays and happy hours — not to mention work, school and family functions —…
Connecticut resident wins new national position in sheet metal union
U.S. Navy veteran and Connecticut resident Jeremy Zeedyk recently joined the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) as the representative for the northeast region. This is a new position put…
Apprentice owes life to CPR, instructors at Local 20
When first-year apprentice John Walker returned to Sheet Metal Workers Local 20’s Indianapolis training center after lunch in January, he didn’t feel well — his legs were shaking, he was…
Paper discusses ventilation pathogen transmission reduction
Committee of experts compose white paper with key information for HVAC industry FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In a new white paper, “Return Ductwork Requirement for Airborne Pathogens Through the Airstream,”…
Minnesota sheet metal workers create opportunities with new learning lab
The pandemic didn’t slow down progress at Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Beginning in March 2020, construction began on the training center’s new 3,700-square-foot commercial…
Colorado Springs SMART Heroes graduates seventh class
Soon-to-be military veterans prepare for careers after service SMART Heroes graduated six members of the United States military from its program Monday, Feb. 22 at its Colorado location, Sheet Metal…
Five things customers can do to make their indoor air quality safe
At the beginning of last year, the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) and the University of California-Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center were in the process of creating an industry white…
STEPS Challenge winners get healthy, lose weight
Members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) from across the country committed to their health and showed team spirit during the Fall STEPS Challenge,…