Skill, preparation, and pride were on full display. The 2026 Northwest Regional Council Apprentice Competition brought 39 apprentices to Sheet Metal Institute in Portland, Oregon
Sheet Metal Institute and SMART Local 16 – Building More than Metal Story written and published with permission by Katie Weibel of Portland Community College.
A Story of Resilience and Hope. At 42, Bryan McGee has built a life he once thought impossible. He’s a journeyman sheet metal worker at
2025 Northwest Regional Event Displays Skill, Dedication, and Craftmanship From May 13 – 15, Pasco, Washington hosted the 2025 Northwest Regional Apprentice Competition, drawing 35
Passion, Perseverance, and a Love for Teaching. Starting Over: From Retail to Sheet Metal Back in high school, I spent all four years taking metal
JB Peterson, First Year Apprentice at the Sheet Metal Institute, finds a career in Sheet Metal, just like his father. Before Sheet Metal: A Passion
Anita Merlo, Second Year Apprentice at the Sheet Metal Institute, Portland, Oregon, finds her calling in Sheet Metal. Before Sheet Metal: A Struggle for Stability
The Sheet Metal Institute is honored to be selected as a recipient of the DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant. We were among 166 organizations recognized
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