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Local 71 expands training center, state-of-the-art equipment

December 21, 2021

Apprentices, International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events

This summer, months after the planned ribbon cutting was derailed by COVID-19, Local 71 of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers in Buffalo, New…

Heavy Metal Summer Experience introduces youth to sheet metal

July 23, 2021

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International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events, Washington

California, Washington union training centers welcome students on interactive tours Each high school student touring the Western Washington Sheet Metal training center on July 13 left with a miniature Jeep…

Virtual apprentice contest motivates apprentices, educators

June 8, 2021

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Apprentice contest, International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events

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 —…

Apprentice owes life to CPR, instructors at Local 20

June 7, 2021

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Health and safety, International Training Institute (ITI), JATCs, News and Events

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…

Simons joins national sheet metal organization as BIM specialist

December 10, 2020

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Building information modeling (BIM), International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events

Madison native takes leadership role with International Training Institute FAIRFAX, Va. – The International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of the unionized sheet metal industry, has named Madison, Wisconsin,…

Sheet metal worker extends career with computer knowledge

August 16, 2019

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Building information modeling (BIM), International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events

His body could no longer do the work, but his mind wanted to learn MEMPHIS – Like many people who enjoy working with their hands, John Sciara never thought about…

Four JATCs the recipients of first ITI trustee grants

March 21, 2019

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Awards, International Training Institute (ITI), JATCs, News and Events

Last summer, the International Training Institute (ITI) trustees approved a measure to allow the ITI to award grants to unionized sheet metal training centers that need to train members in…

Sheet metal workers view certifications as way to continue education

March 16, 2016

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Certification, International Certification Bureau (ICB)/Testing, National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC), News and Events

In college, students take classes to achieve their degrees, and after graduation often participate in workshops and earn additional degrees and certifications to keep the knowledge of their chosen career…

Sheet metal, HVAC designer changes mind, career for better

October 9, 2014

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International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events

Ron McGuire keeps workers, instructors updated on software, 3-D design FAIRFAX, Va. – After high school, Ron McGuire enrolled at the University of Minnesota in hopes of one day becoming…

Autodesk, sheet metal workers reach agreement for software discount

June 3, 2014

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Building information modeling (BIM), Education, International Training Institute (ITI), News and Events, Technology

Necessary software titles no longer cost prohibitive for more than 150 schools FAIRFAX, Va. – For years, directors at training centers across the country have all dealt with the same…

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Local 71 expands training center, state-of-the-art equipment

Heavy Metal Summer Experience introduces youth to sheet metal

Virtual apprentice contest motivates apprentices, educators

Apprentice owes life to CPR, instructors at Local 20

Simons joins national sheet metal organization as BIM specialist

Sheet metal worker extends career with computer knowledge

Four JATCs the recipients of first ITI trustee grants

Sheet metal workers view certifications as way to continue education

Sheet metal, HVAC designer changes mind, career for better

Autodesk, sheet metal workers reach agreement for software discount

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