Welding

Sheet metal locals share hosting duties for Mid-Atlantic state competition

Sheet metal locals in the Mid-Atlantic states came together May 2-4 at Local 27 in Farmingdale, New Jersey, to share camaraderie and competition during the region’s annual contest. Participating locals…

Northwest Apprentice Contest welcomes students from seven states

For the third year, sheet metal apprentices, coordinators, instructors, business managers and contractors came together in Portland, Oregon, for the Northwest Apprenticeship Contest, which hosted sheet metal students from Washington,…

Female sheet metal apprentice finds home in the shop, at work

Motivation, hard work makes Etimani stand out from the guys LAS VEGAS – Marina Etimani has bachelor’s and master’s degrees but the native American Samoan found her niche as a…

Sheet Metal Local No. 4 finds new home, future for members

The 12,500-square-foot building to include labs, technology to attract apprentices MEMPHIS, Tenn. – When the public school that housed Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 4’s training center abruptly closed last…

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…

Dayton sheet metal leaders expand public education on the trade

Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 24 educates through tours, seminars FAIRFAX, Va. – Educating the public as well as other labor trades on union sheet metal work, its training and its…

Welding a viable option for women seeking life-long career

Three women talk about career, need for more females in sheet metal industry ALEXANDRIA, Va. – When it comes to sheet metal welders, the adage “anything you can do, I…