Outreach: HEAVY METAL SUMMER 2024
From July 29th to August 2nd, 2024, the Sheet Metal Institute (SMI) in Portland, Oregon proudly participated in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE), an immersive camp designed to expose high school students to the exciting world of sheet metal, piping, and plumbing trades. Along with NECA/IBEW Local 48, UA Local 290 COMSAT, this week-long […]
APPRENTICE SPOTLIGHT: KEITH KREUTZER
Meet Keith Kreutzer, Third Year Apprentice at the Sheet Metal Institute, Portland, Oregon. What led you to choose a career in sheet metal? I had been a butcher for almost 15 years; while I enjoyed the profession, my family needed more from me. Between saving to buy a home and wanting to have another child, […]
APPRENTICE SPOTLIGHT: MOLLY VALDEZ
Meel Molly Valdez, Second Year Apprentice at the Sheet Metal Institute, Portland, Oregon. What led you to choose a career in sheet metal? My father, who is also a fellow Sheet Metal worker, and I have always shared a close bond. Throughout my upbringing, he served as a great example, demonstrating that having a successful […]
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: EARN DEGREE AND JOURNEY CARD
The Sheet Metal Institute is excited to announce a groundbreaking opportunity for our apprentices. Thanks to an innovative partnership with Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC), graduates of our comprehensive 5-year program will automatically earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree upon completion. Traditional Union Apprenticeship Programs Historically, students in some union apprenticeship programs could earn […]
Apprentice Spotlight: Caroline Smith, 2024 Graduate of the Sheet Metal Institute
Meet Caroline Smith, 2024 Graduate of the Sheet Metal Institute Apprenticeship Training Program in Portland, Oregon. What led you to choose a career in sheet metal? I opted for a career in sheet metal after completing Oregon Tradeswomen’s Pre-Apprenticeship program, an eight-week initiative designed to introduce students to trade options in Oregon. Out of all […]