The Sheet Metal Institute offers unmatched training in the sheet metal industry. Our dedicated team provides the highest level of training to ensure our apprentices and journeypersons enjoy successful careers while offering our contractors the best trained workforce in the industry. Our facilities are state-of-the-art, but like any great organization, our greatest asset is our people. Our full-time staff has more than 200 years of sheet metal experience and 40 years of teaching experience. The sheet metal trade is one of the most varied and diversified of all the skilled trades.
Your career in the sheet metal industry starts with your apprenticeship, but doesn't end once you achieve journeyperson status. Below are companies who participate as training agents that will help you grow your career in a specific market. The Sheet Metal Institute connects you with many levels of industry to help our members achieve success in their careers. Below are the local, state and regional institutions that shape the sheet metal industry.
Our full-time staff has nearly 250 years of sheet metal experience and over 40 years of teaching experience. We come from different parts of the industry, offering diverse knowledge and experience in the sheet metal trade. The sheet metal industry needs highly skilled and motivated workers. Through courses offered at our training center, you will get the high quality education and training designed to give you a rewarding career. Since 1990, Rob has been working with metal. From his high school machine shop and working as a machinist to brazing and TIG welding bicycle frames, Rob had a passion for fabricating metal.
Excited for this new chapter in SMACNA history and for the advancements Angie Simon will bring. Check out Angie's Milestones here: https:// www.smacna.org/ news/smacnews/ article/ smacnews-novembe r-december-2019 ---smacna-2019- getting-down-to -business-in-au stin/ presidents-colum n-milestones
Don't forget to check out the latest "Let's Talk Shop" episode! https:// www.smacna.org/ news/latest/ archives/2019/ 10/17/ lets-talk-shop-e pisode-7-whats- different-in-au stralia
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As people become more aware of indoor air quality, HVAC systems become increasingly important to the public eye. Check out this article on Snips that talks about an HVAC system that was featured on "Designing Spaces." https:// www.snipsmag.com /articles/ 94018-hvac-syste m-installation- showcased-on-de signing-spaces- tv-show