SMART Foundation lays groundwork for veterans training program
The transition from active duty military service to civilian life is by no means simple. Those who take the oath to serve in the military risk their lives daily for…
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Military ranks, vets graduate from SMART Heroes program
Fifteenth class graduates members of Army, Air Force, Marines Eleven members of the United States military and five veterans graduated as the 15th class of the SMART Heroes program Feb.…
Colorado Springs SMART Heroes celebrates third graduation
Active Army members, vets take advantage of free program to build careers Seven members of the United States military and two veterans graduated as the third class of the SMART…
Former Atlanta instructor joins ITI field staff
Adam Smith, a former instructor at Local 85’s JATC in Atlanta, has joined the International Training Institute (ITI) field staff as the new Western Regional welding assessor and field representative.…
SMART Heroes welcomes military ranks to sheet metal career
Fourteenth class is first to include members of all U.S. military branches Nine members of the United States military and six veterans graduated as the 14th class of the SMART Heroes program…
SMART Heroes second location celebrates first graduating class
SMART Heroes Local 9 in Colorado Springs celebrated its first graduating class Oct. 7. Three participants completed a seven-week course to earn the equivalent of their first-year sheet metal apprentice…
SMART Heroes celebrates first graduation in Colorado
Three service members graduated during Oct. 7 ceremony Three members of the United States military graduated as the first class of the SMART Heroes program’s Colorado location Oct. 7…
Sheet metal apprenticeship welcomes SMART Heroes graduates
Fourteen service members completed program, begin new career in trades Twelve members of the United States military and two veterans graduated as the 13th class of the SMART Heroes program…
SMART Heroes graduates 39 new members in first half of 2019, announces second location
The first half of 2019 was a busy time for the SMART Heroes program, located at Western Washington Sheet Metal near Seattle. The program graduated 39 new sheet metal apprentices…
Second SMART Heroes program set for Colorado
Partnership between sheet metal union, Fort Carson puts veterans to work COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – SMART Heroes, a program established to help soon-to-be or recent military veterans transition into a…