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SMOHIT expands Helpline for wider coverage, adding second mental health professional

The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust, or SMOHIT, Helpline, available 24 hours a day at 877-884-6227 to members of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation…

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…

May 1, 2023

Heat pumps, energy efficiency play a part in Better Air in Buildings

Earlier this year, the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) announced its partnership with the Biden administration to help government agencies, building owners and managers, and school districts find skilled, trained…

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…

April 24, 2023

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…

April 18, 2023

ASHRAE guide puts educators in command of classroom indoor air quality

During the pandemic, indoor air quality in schools took the spotlight as lawmakers, parents and the public realized the importance of proper ventilation and filtration in keeping children safe from…

April 18, 2023

Albuquerque sheet metal leader hired as NEMIC director of implementation

Vince Alvarado, a longtime business manager for Sheet Metal Workers Local 49 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, recently joined the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) as the fund’s new director…

April 14, 2023

NEMIC names Ohio sheet metal instructor director of building construction technology

The National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) has hired Ohio native Cassandra Kline as director of building construction technology. In that role, she serves as a field representative to 150…