There are more than 140 union sheet metal training centers in the United States and Canada, and they vary in size — from city to rural, a few dozen apprentices…
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…
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.…
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…
Gary students nearly sweep 2017 contest held in South Bend SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Apprentices from Indiana’s Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 and Detroit’s Local No. 80 participated in…
Conference, awards welcomed 30 members from across the United States FAIRFAX, Va. – More than 30 contractors, training coordinators, business agents, business managers, safety directors, instructors, SMART and SMOHIT executives…
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…
Members from 13 regions meet twice annually to discuss issues, share information FAIRFAX, Va. – Even with the evolution of technology, sometimes the flow of communication from the workers on…
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…
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…