SMART the International Association of Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers

ITI, SMOHIT team up to offer Infection Control self-paced online course

April 18, 2019

Education, International Training Institute (ITI), Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies that “nearly 1.7 million hospitalized patients annually acquire health care-associated infections while being treated for other health issues.” More than 98,000…

Apprenticeship with 39 percent veterans earns national award

April 15, 2019

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Awards, International Training Institute (ITI), JATCs

The recruitment of military veterans is a priority for the unionized sheet metal industry, especially on the training side. At Sheet Metal Workers Local 9 in Colorado Springs, the recruitment…

Local 10 hosts contest for 430 apprentices

March 18, 2019

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Apprentice contest, International Training Institute (ITI)

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…

Apprentices do their part to provide clean water around the world

January 16, 2019

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Apprentice contest, Apprentices, International Training Institute (ITI)

Although many Americans drink safe, clean water every day, many people around the world do not. During this summer’s national Skills USA competition, Sheet Metal Workers Local 110 apprentices had…

Members Assistance Program helps instructors, directors help apprentices

January 10, 2019

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International Training Institute (ITI), Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

Approximately 30 training coordinators and instructors with SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (formerly the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association) gathered in St. Charles,…

ANSI 101: Why is accreditation important?

January 8, 2019

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Certification, ICB/TABB, National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC)

In the sheet metal industry, certifications are important. As a member of SMART, the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (formerly the Sheet Metal Workers’ International…

Training coordinator named Procore’s 2018 Hard Hat Hero

December 19, 2018

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Awards, Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

Six days before the end of Procore’s Hard Hat Hero contest, Randall Krocka, Sheet Metal Occupational Health Trust (SMOHIT) administrator, gave the green light to throw Chris Caricato’s hat into…

ITI hosts annual Continuing Professional Instruction in Florida

December 11, 2018

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Apprentices, International Training Institute (ITI), Women in the Trades

The International Training Institute (ITI) hosted its annual Continuing Professional Instruction/Coordinators Conference Aug. 9-10 in Hollywood, Florida. More than 75 training coordinators were in attendance, along with ITI field staff,…

Apprenticeship programs open doors for National Apprenticeship Week

November 15, 2018

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International Training Institute (ITI), JATCs, National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place annually in November, has a year-long impact at Sheet Metal Workers Local 24 in Dayton, Ohio. Throughout the year, training coordinator Eugene Frazier maintains…

National Energy Management Institute names Ruch director

October 31, 2018

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National Energy Management Institute (NEMI), National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC), Testing Adjusting and Balancing (TAB)

New director of training brings education, entrepreneurial spirit to position FAIRFAX, Va. – Chris Ruch has joined the National Energy Management Institute (NEMI) as director of training. Ruch, studied education…