Family ties bind–and operate–Weickert Industries
Two generations keep contractor open, running and successful LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – From a business standpoint, the Weickert family has been through every major economic downturn in American history.…
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Apprentices do their part to provide clean water around the world
Although many Americans drink safe, clean water every day, many people around the world do not. During this summer’s national Skills USA competition, Sheet Metal Workers Local 110 apprentices had…
Members Assistance Program helps instructors, directors help apprentices
Approximately 30 training coordinators and instructors with SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (formerly the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association) gathered in St. Charles,…
ANSI 101: Why is accreditation important?
In the sheet metal industry, certifications are important. As a member of SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (formerly the Sheet Metal Workers’ International…
Two additional JATCs earn platinum level
More than 150 unionized sheet metal training centers across the country are assessed every five years by the International Training Institute (ITI) for accreditation, which sets the quality standards for…
SMART Heroes to graduate veterans into workforce
Twelve active military, four veterans celebrate with ceremony Dec. 21 Twelve current members of the United States military and four recent veterans graduated as the eighth class of the SMART…
Training coordinator named Procore’s 2018 Hard Hat Hero
Six days before the end of Procore’s Hard Hat Hero contest, Randall Krocka, Sheet Metal Occupational Health Trust (SMOHIT) administrator, gave the green light to throw Chris Caricato’s hat into…
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) launches new website
The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau (TABB) recently launched a completely remodeled website: www.tabbcertified.org. The site not only updates the content, look and functionality of the online presence, it offers…
ITI hosts annual Continuing Professional Instruction in Florida
The International Training Institute (ITI) hosted its annual Continuing Professional Instruction/Coordinators Conference Aug. 9-10 in Hollywood, Florida. More than 75 training coordinators were in attendance, along with ITI field staff,…
Apprenticeship programs open doors for National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place annually in November, has a year-long impact at Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 in Dayton, Ohio. Throughout the year, training coordinator Eugene Frazier maintains…