McGuire takes new role as ITI program administrator
Ron McGuire said he knows he has some really big shoes to fill in his new position as program administrator for the International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of…
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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…
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Clean air legislation passes in California, provides standards roadmap for rest of the U.S.
The white paper, “Proposed Ventilation and Energy Efficiency Verification/Repair Program for School Reopening,” created by Theresa Pistochini, engineering manager for the University of California, Davis Energy and Efficiency Institute, and…
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McGuire named director of research, development and technology for ITI
Minnesota native Ronald McGuire has been named director of research, development and technology for the International Training Institute (ITI). McGuire, a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 for 29…
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Coordinators Conference talks technology, innovation during annual event
Breakthrough technology, growth, relevancy, change and the future of the sheet metal industry were the major themes of the 2019 JATC Coordinators Conference put on by the International Training Institute…
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ICB Conference takes on 18th year with camaraderie, grass roots successes, teamwork
The 18th annual sheet metal industry International Certification Board (ICB) Conference was held May 5-7 in Seattle with more than 150 attendees, including training coordinators, instructors, business managers, contractors, trustees…
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Local 10 hosts contest for 430 apprentices
Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 near Minneapolis hosted its annual apprenticeship contest in November and December with more than 430 apprentices in competition. The contest has been in existence for…
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Coordinator for 41 years receives building dedication honor
Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 names training center for Dick Barlage SAGINAW, Minn. – It takes a lot to pull one over on Dick Barlage. He’s been in the trade…
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