Workforce development

Henderson Chamber hires new Leadership Henderson director

Green will oversee Leadership Henderson program, fundraisers HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce has hired Kelly Green as the director of Leadership Henderson. In this position, she will…

Berkley to highlight Touro University during chamber breakfast

CEO, senior provost to discuss community outreach HENDERSON, Nev. – Former U.S Rep. Shelley Berkley, CEO and senior provost of Touro University Western Division, will present “Touro University Nevada: To…

Training center, contractors work together to restructure training program

Apprentices employed, contractors are happy with training in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Going back to the drawing board is a strength, especially when something clearly isn’t operating to its highest…

Northwest region hosts contest for first time in eight years

Apprentices from Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Central Idaho, Montana and Washington gathered at Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 55 in Pasco, Washington March 30-31 for the first Northwest Apprentice Contest since…

Pittsburgh’s Local No. 12 hosts Region 2 Apprentice Contest

Makenzie Cromer, a second-year apprentice from Local No. 27, Central and Southern New Jersey, completed a shop project as part of the Region 2 contest. The snow may have been…

SMACNA president focuses on mentorship

Joseph Lansdell wants apprentices to benefit from others’ perspectives GREENWOOD, Ind. – Back when Joseph Lansdell, president of Indiana-based Poynter Sheet Metal Inc., was a sheet metal apprentice and college…

June 1 workshop to focus on ‘Marketing on a Shoestring Budget’

Henderson Chamber’s Roadmap to Success workshop series continues HENDERSON, Nev. – Eliza Budiarto of GamaPrint will discuss “Marketing on a Shoestring Budget” with additional presenting by Adnan Khawaja of Sky…

Safety Survey releases lowest number in a decade

Safety culture an important partnership between contractors, union CHANTILLY, Va. – Contractors belonging to Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) reported the lowest experience modification rate (EMR)…

Henderson Chamber nurtures future STEM workforce, adopts local youth robotics teams

Henderson business community donates more than $15,000 to local robotics teams, is already prepping for next year HENDERSON, Nev. – When Nate Mack Elementary School robotics team coach Casey Juliano…

‘Lee Business School: 50 Years of Excellence in Business Education’ the subject of Henderson Chamber breakfast

Brent Hathaway to speak at May 9 breakfast Brent Hathaway, dean of the Lee Business School and Lee professor, will present “Lee Business School: 50 Years of Excellence in Business Education”…

Female business leadership, millennials focus of chamber event

Technology, search and rescue expert Edholm to lead Roadmap workshop April 20 HENDERSON, Nev. – Kri Edholm of Leadership Excursion will discuss “Leadership Development” from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday,…

Sheet metal apprentices test skills during regional contest

Students from northwest, Alaska, Colorado to compete in Pasco March 30-31 The Southeast Washington/Northeast Oregon Sheet Metal Training and Technology Center will host the 2017 Northwest Apprentice Contest March 30…

Technology the forefront of Henderson Chamber workshop

Roadmap to Success to guide local businesses through Eller’s expertise March 16 HENDERSON, Nev. – Chuck Eller of Cox Business will present “How Henderson is at the Forefront of Technology”…

Local reaches out, finds success with Building Inspectors Program

Sheet metal workers in New Jersey partner with Rutgers University to fill niche CRANFORD, N.J. – Re-inventing the wheel isn’t always necessary when it comes to curriculum and training. For…

Chicago, St. Louis service rebate programs set precedent

Program kept doors open during recession, provides thousands of man-hours CHICAGO and ST. LOUIS – Prior to the 2008 recession, Chicago-area sheet metal workers–like many others across the country–were experiencing…

Member families share history of Local No. 1

Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 1 in Peoria, Illinois has a storied past, mostly told through the eyes of the workers who came through it. “Whether it is realized or…

Industry technology helps sheet metal workers move forward

Advances in software, tools improve efficiency, keep members working FAIRFAX, Va. – The sheet metal trade may be one of the oldest in the country, but modern technology propels it…

Partnerships help grow female interest in apprenticeships

Photo Credit: Dawn Jones Redstone of Hearts + Sparks Productions, based in Portland, Oregon. Percentage of female sheet metal apprentices at 4.2, double from 2015 FAIRFAX, Va. – To those…

Henderson Chamber Community Days to benefit Project Gentlemen

Gently worn, quality business, formal attire to be collected for charity Feb. 1-28 HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation will collect 1,000 suits, sports coats, bow ties…

I CAN BE program offers freshmen personal career, class planning

Henderson Chamber seeks professionals to mentor students at on-campus event HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking members of the business community to take part in…

HR expert to present 2017 outlook, business planning solutions

Mary Beth Hartleb, CEO of Prism Global Management Group LLC, will present “HR Outlook for 2017” at the Feb. 2 Roadmap to Success workshop series. Hartleb to lead Feb. 2…

Leadership Henderson announces 2017 class

Local leaders to receive more than 30 hours of training, partner with local organization to give back to community HENDERSON, Nev. – Leadership Henderson recently announced its class of 2017,…

Cincinnati sheet metal workers open doors Nov. 17 for Apprenticeship Week

Greater Cincinnati Apprenticeship Council offers weeklong look at apprenticeship CINCINNATI, OHIO — Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 24, 1579 Summit Road, will host a presentation and information session from 5 to…

Sheet Metal Workers Local 67 to host multi-trade event Nov. 17 for National Apprenticeship Week

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 14-18, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 67 Area Joint Apprenticeship, along with ApprenticeshipUSA, will host an open house from 9 a.m.…

Dayton sheet metal workers open doors for Apprenticeship Week

High school welding students to visit training center, complete project Nov. 17 DAYTON, OHIO – Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 24, 6550 Poe Ave. in Dayton, will host eleventh-grade welding students from…

Columbus sheet metal workers open doors for Apprenticeship Week

Students from Fort Hayes, Eastland to visit, create tool tray as intro to school Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 24 will host an open house at the Columbus Sheet Metal…

Lean construction method: efficient work, happy customers

Processes reduce waste, encourage ideas, help projects finish early and on budget FAIRFAX, Va. – “Lean construction” may be an industry buzz term, but in reality, it’s a practice many…

Region 2 apprentices compete for first time in seven years

Students from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey vied for top prizes Sheet metal apprentices from training centers across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey competed this spring in the region’s…

Safety Champions Conference unites workers for second year

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…

Construction academy provides opportunities without student debt

Building trades provide a head-start on life STOCKTON, Calif. – When students at the Lincoln High School Engineering and Construction Academy pick up a hammer, a pair of snips or…