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Active-duty members, veterans graduate SMART Heroes Colorado

Three active-duty and three veterans of the U.S. military, representing the ranks of the U.S. Army and the Navy, graduated the SMART Heroes program’s Colorado location Friday, Jan. 27, at Sheet Metal Workers…

Veteran, active-duty members of military graduate from SMART Heroes program

Four active-duty members and one veteran of the armed services graduated as the 31st class of the SMART Heroes program’s Western Washington location Monday, Jan. 30, at 2725 Williamson Place, in DuPont.…

Headshots of Darek Scarlavai and Joshua Moore.

ITI names two new field representatives, military program specialist

The International Training Institute (ITI) has welcomed Darek Scarlavai, who has more than 10 years of experience teaching registered apprentices and journeypersons in Michigan, and Pittsburgh veteran Joshua Moore as field staff…

Man touches to certificate icon (diploma).

As ITI accreditation process begins, platinum awards rise to the top

For the International Training Institute (ITI), accreditation is a critical, independent, third-party evaluation that proves training centers meet rigorous standards established by the accreditation board. As with any accredited higher education institution,…

Shot of a engineer using a digital tablet on a construction site

Digital curriculum opens up learning to all members

Nothing is built and installed in the sheet metal industry without plans and specifications (or specs). Where a piece of duct fits into a plan, how the ventilation is created…

Colorado Springs SMART Heroes advances veterans, soldiers

Army, Marine Corps members get jump start toward sheet metal career Twelve members representing the ranks of the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps graduated the SMART Heroes program’s Colorado location Friday,…

Coordinators Conference hosted in person for first time since 2019

The International Training Institute (ITI) held its annual Coordinators Conference Aug. 11-12 at the Hilton in Union Square, San Francisco, just as the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation…

SMART Heroes graduates members of Army, Marine Corps, Air Force in 31st class

Four veterans and seven active-duty members of the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps graduated from the SMART Heroes program’s Western Washington location Monday, Nov. 21, at 2725 Williamson Place, in…

SMART Heroes marks fifth anniversary, celebrates 30th class of graduates

Seven active-duty members of the U.S. Army graduated as the 30th class of the SMART Heroes program’s Western Washington location Monday, Sept. 26, at 2725 Williamson Place, in DuPont. This graduation also…

Colorado SMART Heroes graduates eight soldiers to sheet metal apprenticeship

Eight members representing the ranks of the U.S. Army graduated the SMART Heroes program’s Colorado location Friday, Sept. 30, at Sheet Metal Workers Local 9, 1420 Quail Lake Loop in Colorado Springs. The graduates…