A program that transforms military veterans into skilled sheet metal workers celebrated its achievements and recognized key sponsors at a reception last month, highlighting the success of more than 600 graduates who have traded military uniforms...
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed overhaul of government-registered apprenticeship programs (GRAPs) has been quietly withdrawn by the White House. The nearly 800-page proposal had drawn mixed reactions from industry stakeholders. The...
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The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), a leading organization dedicated to the health and safety of unionized sheet metal workers, has appointed Jeff Bradley as its new program administrator. Bradley, who most recently...
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The International Training Institute (ITI), the education arm of the unionized sheet metal, air conditioning, and welding industry, has been named a recipient of the DeWalt Grow the Trades Grant. The grant will support the ITI’s SMART...
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Rebuffing critiques that President Joe Biden wasn’t supporting the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris enough, the president issued strong endorsements for his former running mate at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Training Center on...
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As California goes, so goes the nation. Cleveland, Ohio, has now joined two California cities, and the federal government, in requiring project labor agreements (PLA) for infrastructure projects. Cleveland, Ohio: Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb...
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The restoration of the “Great Window” stained glass laylight at the Missouri State Capitol building is complete — thanks to a collaboration among Prost Builders, Professional Metal Fabricators, and California-based Judson Studios. “It is...
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While many teenagers spend their high school years figuring out their college plans, Emilee Och had her sights set on a different path. Thanks to the School to Apprenticeship Program, Och was well on her way to becoming a union welder by the time...
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The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) is mobilizing its members and volunteers to aid in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene, which has left thousands of its members in the...
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The administration of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced a $3.9 million investment in pre-apprenticeship opportunities for Pennsylvania’s high school students. The funding, which was made possible through a partnership...
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The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization received the 2024 National Safety Council’s...
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