International Training Institute (ITI)

Washington sheet metal worker named national recruitment, retention specialist

Tammy Meyen, a member of International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation (SMART) workers Local 66 near Seattle, was recently hired as the recruitment and retention specialist for…

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…

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…

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December 22, 2022

ITI names two new field representatives, military program specialist

The International Training Institute (ITI) has welcomed Darek Scarlavai, who has more than 10 years of experience teaching registered apprentices and journeypersons in Michigan, and Pittsburgh veteran Joshua Moore as…

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December 19, 2022

As ITI accreditation process begins, platinum awards rise to the top

For the International Training Institute (ITI), accreditation is a critical, independent, third-party evaluation that proves training centers meet rigorous standards established by the accreditation board. As with any accredited higher…

December 15, 2022

Pre-apprenticeship program brings military veterans into the trades

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December 14, 2022

Train-the-trainer course helps bring Bias and Belonging to local unions

The International Training Institute (ITI) facilitated its first Bias and Belonging Train-the-Trainer course for instructors from around the country in September. The two-day class consisted of the Bias and Belonging…