Indiana local puts faith in new instructors
When Tim Myres, former training coordinator for Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 in Indianapolis, saw an apprentice’s application for an instructor position on his desk, he set it aside.…
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Indiana building trades are ‘Built to Succeed’
Recruitment, marketing tool attracts apprentices ready for higher education, career INDIANAPOLIS – The world of apprenticeships works much like academia — many good programs all try to recruit the same…
Indiana sheet metal apprentices compete with skills they, all U.S. union sheet metal apprentices learn through apprenticeship
FAIRFAX, Va. – Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 hosted more than 30 apprentices during the ninth annual Indiana Apprenticeship Competition in Indianapolis April 8-9. Students from across the state…
Building Inspectors Program educates, brings industries together
Sheet metal workers educate, bring industries together to save energy, lives FAIRFAX, Va. – There is a gap of knowledge between professionals who design, fabricate and install duct work and…
Green initiatives in training centers carry over to sheet metal job sites
Schools in Indiana, Minnesota create opportunities with green energy, certification FAIRFAX, Va. – “Green” can be a buzzword, or it can be a way of life and doing business. Sheet…
Indiana sheet metal contractors, local union partner for safety
Safety curriculum goes beyond OSHA standards, creates marketable work force ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In 1989, Bob Hostinsky fell 19 feet from faulty scaffolding and broke his knee, jaw and arm,…
Fire life safety inspections, services means success for contractor
Indiana’s Mechanical Test and Balance has earned $200k since start of 2010 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The economy in recent years has been less than desirable, to say the least, and…