Sheet Metal Institute

From Retail to Sheet Metal Instructor!? Charissa Schubert took a bold leap from managing a retail store to mastering the craft of sheet metal—and even becoming her little brother’s foreperson along the way! Now, she’s inspiring the next generation as an instructor at the Sheet Metal Institute. We are so thrilled to have Charissa on our team!? Her journey proves that it’s never too late to find your passion. Read Charissa's inspiring story on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7yDkEAU #WomenInTrades #SheetMetalCareers #CareerChange #sheetmetalinstitute #smartlocal16 #tradestuesday

Behind the Scenes with Our Apprentices!? Our talented sheet metal apprentices are hard at work on the roof at the iconic Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook, Oregon. Crafting precision ductwork to keep things running smoothly—our work is important!?? To learn more about the cool things we get to do in our trade, check out our website https://lnkd.in/g6WvhSiH ?? Photo credit: Nick Hedges?? #SheetMetalCareers #SkilledTrades #TillamookCreamery #tradestuesday #sheetmetalinstitute #smartlocal16

Learning Never Stops! Winter Term Continuing Education Classes are Here! Welder Certification ??Portland Campus: 2nd Saturday of every month?? ??Springfield Campus: Call for date and time?? Why Certification Matters Certification boosts your credibility, enhances safety standards, and opens doors to more opportunities in the industry.?? ?? Registration is required—call us at (503) 257-1022 to secure your spot today! Take the next step in advancing your skills and career this winter. #ContinuingEducation #WelderCertification #CareerGrowth #TradesTraining #sheetmetalcareers #sheetmetalinstitute

A career in sheet metal has an 80% chance of leading you to HVAC - the game of Tetris that is commercial duct systems. With this career you will learn to fabricate, assemble, and install complex ductwork according to job specifications. Seeing our work evolve from flat metal to functioning air systems prepared for building occupancy is so satisfying ?? Learn more about the types of careers you'll find in our industry on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/gNrYv6jn #HVAC #sheetmetalinstitute #sheetmetalcareers #trades #skilledtrades?

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Looking good, Justin!? Justin Stardig's in his 12th week at the Sheet Metal Institute apprenticeship training program learning and building his architectural skills.? Want to know more about all the training we offer at our school??Everything you need to know is on our website https://lnkd.in/gzYmgz36. #sheetmetalcareers #sheetmetalinstitute #smartlocal16 #architecturalsheetmetal?

A huge shoutout to the G Service Group for successfully completing SMI's challenging apprenticeship program! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of your achievements. We can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll have on our community through your future building projects. Congratulations to all of you!?? ?L-R: Davyd Osiychuk, Brady Stotts, Marcus Hall #graduates #journeymen #CommunityBuilders #Congratulations #sheetmetalinstitute #smartlocal16

Happy New Year from the Sheet Metal Institute! ?? 2024 was an incredible year of growth and achievement. We welcomed Will Thompson as our new Executive Administrator of Training, doubled our number of applicants, and celebrated four of our apprentices placing 2nd and 3rd at the Northwest Regional Apprentice Competition in Dupont, WA. We expanded outreach, attended events like Trades Women Build Nations in New Orleans, hosted the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, updated our website and outreach signage, and grew our social media presence. Thanks to the DeWalt Grow the Trades grant, we’ve continued to invest in the future of our trade. Thank you to everyone who made this year one to remember! From all of us at the Sheet Metal Institute, here’s to an even stronger 2025—together, we’re building something great! #happynewyear #success #sheetmetalcareers #apprenticeship #sheetmetalinstitute #smartlocal16

??? Happy Holidays from the Sheet Metal Institute! ????? As we close out another incredible year, we want to thank our outstanding apprentices and amazing community of our Local 16 members, contractors and supporters. Your dedication to our industry and teamwork continues to inspire us.?? May the spirit of the season fill your heart and home with love, laughter, and joy. Here's to celebrating the holidays and looking forward to an exciting year of growth, learning, and opportunity ahead!?? From all of us at the Sheet Metal Institute, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! ????? Warm wishes,?? The Sheet Metal Institute Team

??Apprentice Spotlight: JB Peterson?? From a passion for metalworking in high school to following in his father's footsteps, JB Peterson is building a solid future in the sheet metal trade. With years of hands-on experience and a drive to create, JB is proving that dedication and craftsmanship can turn dreams into reality. "Watching my dad work with his hands and build something real inspired me to join this trade. Now, I’m carrying on the tradition while building my own path." Discover JB’s full story of growth, family support, and his journey in the Sheet Metal Institute apprenticeship program. Read JB's whole story on our website ??https://lnkd.in/gxqdCt87 #ApprenticeSpotlight #SheetMetalCareers #CareerGrowth #Family #HVAC #SheetMetalInstitute #SMARTLocal16