Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association

NEMIC recognizes Locals 105, 88 with industry awards

This summer, the National Energy Management Institute Committee (NEMIC) announced its annual Industry Awards, which recognize a local, training center, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association chapter and other sheet metal organizations…

Ohio continues to set bar for fire life safety ordinances

City of Cleveland newest entity to ensure certified workers repair, inspect dampers CLEVELAND – Five years ago, sheet metal locals in Ohio set a course to educate fire marshals and…

ICB Conference brings sheet metal professionals together for 15th year

More than 120 professionals attended joint labor, management event in April FAIRFAX, Va. – Sheet metal industry professionals from across the country gathered in Las Vegas April 25-29 to continue…

Apprentices serve up community service, gain on-the-job skills

California apprentices raise money, repair air conditioning units for charities FAIRFAX, Va. – More than 10,000 apprentices attend training at more than 150 schools across the country, so upon graduation…

Indiana sheet metal apprentices compete with skills they, all U.S. union sheet metal apprentices learn through apprenticeship

Students from Gary, Evansville, Indianapolis, South Bend take top honors FAIRFAX, Va. – Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 20 hosted more than 30 apprentices during the ninth annual Indiana Apprenticeship…

Sheet metal Explorer Post introduces high schoolers to trade

Established by St. Louis’ Local No. 36 this fall, post educates, mentors ages 14-20 FAIRFAX, Va. – There is a time, once a month, where apprentices at Sheet Metal Workers…

Sheet metal workers, Helmets to Hardhats help veterans find careers

Software bridge allows interested veterans to directly connect with apprenticeships FAIRFAX, Va. – The International Training Institute (ITI) and Helmets to Hardhats recently announced a partnership to help give honorably…

Sheet metal apprentice uses engineering degree to add depth to work

Andy Phelps of Barnes and Dodge forges different path to career in industry Having the skills to approach a sheet metal job from the perspectives of an engineer and a…

Specializing helps Michigan workers find niche, further their careers

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As those across the nation know, America has experienced record unemployment numbers over the past few years. In Michigan, it’s approximately 10.4 percent. As a result, those…

Sheet metal workers get educated to keep working

Testing, adjusting and balancing certification fills niche for Michigan workers ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Matt O’Rourke and Mike Stolber of Michigan took their sheet metal careers into their own hands when…