Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre
19077-95A Avenue V4N 4P3 Surrey, BC, Canada

CWB Association episode 9 podcast spotlights Nicole Leclair, a welding professor from Sheridan College and Mohawk College. Tune in to discover how Nicole got into the welding trade and learn about her rewarding and meaningful career journey. https://cwbapodcast.buzzsprout.com//6122326-cwba-welding-p #CWBAssociation #podcast #careerinwelding #weldingtrade #womenintrades ... #UTIP #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and the recent Provincial Health Officer (PHO) order, the Sheet Metal Industry Training Board are reminding all students, staff and visitors of our COVID-19 safety protocols and to remain vigilant and maintain a safe environment at the Training Centre. Please visit The Training Centre’s response to COVID-19 pandemic page to view the most recent updates: smwtcs.ca/response-to-covid-19-pandemic/... #COVID19safetyprotocols #PHOannouncements #provincialguidelines #WorkSafeBC #HealthandSafetyCommittee #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbiacanada

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SMWTCS! #Thanksgiving2020 #longweekend #celebrate #gratitude #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Test or work on your #EssentialSkills from your mobile device! Check out Essential Skills Mobile App developed by Skills Canada / Compétences Canada as a resource for educators and students to help bridge the skills gap between a classroom and a workplace. https://youtu.be/DXDvEoeIuuI #SkillsCanada #EssentialSkillsMobileApp #educators #students ... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbiacanada

International Training Institute (ITI) revamps its online training using Interplay Learning’s Virtual Reality and 3D simulation technology. This upgrade will revolutionize the way ITI assesses, trains and manages skilled trade workers. http://www.prweb.com//international_trai/prweb17391905.htm #ITI #InterplayLearning #OnlineTrainingTechnology... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Tune into the Talking SMART Episode 7! In this podcast, a long-time SMART member, apprenticeship instructor and international leader Rich McClees reflects on changes he has seen in the industry, where SMART has been as a union and the future of the Sheet Metal Industry. https://talkingsmart.podbean.com/e/ep-7-rich-mcclees-refle/... Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers #SMART #podcast #SheetMetalIndustry #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Sean Strickland, the executive director of Canada's Building Trades Unions, shares his perspective on the importance of the Community Benefit Agreements and how CBAs can help those who have been most severely affected by the economic downturn due to COVID-19. https://canada.constructconnect.com//industry-perspectives #CBTU #CBA #EmploymEntequityPlans #targetedapprenticeship #localcommunities... #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! Join us in celebrating apprenticeship at events around the country. Find one near you: Apprenticeship.gov/NAW #NAW2020

Stress is a normal response to dealing with challenges and changes and can help us perform better under pressure. Ongoing, chronic stress, however, can cause or aggravate many serious health problems. In the article below, Construction Industry Rehab Plan shares some tips on how to manage and reduce stress in our everyday lives. https://www.constructionrehabplan.com//manage-amp-reduce-s #CIRP #WhatCausesStress #HowCanYouHelpYourself #askforprofessionalhelp... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage invites employers, labour organizations, associations and educators to promote change for women working in the skilled trades. Learn how you can be a #CHAMPION4CHANGE and help Increase the number of women apprentices, journeypersons and supervisors: https://switcanada.caf-fca.org/... #SWiT #CommunityActionStrategy #SupportWomeninTrades #respectfulworkplaces #CampaignForChange #WorkplaceEducation #BePartoftheSolution #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

Check out this 15-second Sheet Metal Work video clip taken at previous Skills Canada / Compétences Canada Competitions (SCNC). https://youtu.be/l1Fx50Hy1-w #SCNC #SheetMetalWork #ConstructionIndustry ... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

If you have extensive experience working in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you can apply to challenge certification in your trade. The requirements to challenge are different for each trade. Visit the link below to learn more: https://www.itabc.ca/apply-/challenging-certification-exams Industry Training Authority #challengecertification #skilledtrades #CertificateofQualification #RedSealexam ... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbiacanada

BC Centre for Women in the Trades is now accepting applications for the #BeMoreThanABystander train-the-trainer session. Apply today to join their cohort scheduled for November 4-6, 2020. https://bccwitt.ca/whatwedo/bystander/ #ShiftingtheCulture #trainthetrainer #workshop #skilledtrades... #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

Andrew Mercier, executive director of the BC Building Trades, has announced he will be the BC NDP candidate for Langley in this fall’s provincial election. https://canada.constructconnect.com//bc-building-trades-le #BCBuildingTrandes #Langley #NDPcandidate

Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Forum canadien sur l'apprentissage is pleased to announce the launch of The National Strategy to Support Women in the Trades. Tradeswomen, employers, labour representatives, educators and equity representatives from multiple trades and regions participated in development of the strategy and related activities to create sustainable and measurable change for women. View the press release below: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/CAF-FCA-Launch...es-Nation #CAFFCA #industrydriveninitiative #NationalStrategy #WomenintheTrades #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

Industry Training Authority in partnership with Delta Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring two award categories: Above and Beyond Apprentice of the Year and Above and Beyond Apprentice Sponsor of the Year. The Above and Beyond awards celebrate employers and apprentices who contribute to ensuring that our province will be best prepared to respond to the increasing demand of the labour market.... The Apprentice Sponsor of the Year award recognizes the employer that provides exceptional trades training as well as mentorship that guides their apprentices to certification and successful career. The Apprentice of the Year Award is being awarded to an apprentice who is a dedicated learner and advocate for skilled trades. Nominations are being accepted from September 15 to October 15, 2020. https://www.itabc.ca//20200916_NR_Delta_Chamber_ITA_Awards #ITA #AboveandBeyondAwards #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Looking for more than just a job? International Training Institute (ITI) Career Ladder webpage outlines some of the many benefits of having a career in the unionized sheet metal industry! https://sheetmetal-iti.org/career-ladder #ITI #careerladder #unionizedsheetmetalindustry... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Today we celebrate #EssentialSkillsDay! Essential Skills Day is an annual initiative taking place each September to raise awareness about the importance of #workplaceliteracy and #essentialskillstraining. Skills Canada / Compétences Canada Skills Canada BC... https://youtu.be/AmyI4u-vu1k

Future Skills Centre is investing $2.4 million in the development and implementation of a virtual recruitment and assessment centre in four regions across Canada to recruit #underrepresented populations into the unionized construction industry. https://fsc-ccf.ca//virtual-recruitment-assessment-for-th/ #FutureSkillsCentre #recruitunderrepresentedgroups #unionizedconstructionindustry... #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

Once you have worked on one of BC Infrastructure Benefits Inc. projects, you’ll be added to BCIB priority re-hire list and be automatically considered for other BCIB projects. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] https://www.bcib.ca/home-2/respectful-onsite-initiative/... #BCIB #RespectfulOnsiteInitiative #CBAprojects #EducationandTraining #WorksiteCulture #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

A study on digitization of the skilled trades recently released by the Conference Board of Canada urges Canadian tradespeople to stay up to date on changing technology and learn core digital skills in order to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing work environment. Follow the link below to view the article: https://www.globenewswire.com//Digital-Skills-Are-Critical #CoreDigitalSkills #informationmanagement #digitalcommunication #virtualcollaboration #creativity #criticalt...hinking #digitalproblemsolving #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

September is #DisabilityEmploymentMonth in #BC. Visit the link below to discover job options and services designed to support people who have work-related barriers due to a #disability or a functional limitation. https://www.workbc.ca/Resourc/People-with-Disabilities.aspx #WorkBC #EmploymentServices #DisabilitiesProgram #PromotingAbilities #benefitsofinclusivehiring #accessibilityinitiatives... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Thank you for this #feelgoodfriday post BC Building Trades!

My father was a sheet metal mechanic. I saw how the trade made him detail-oriented, and I saw the pride he felt in producing quality work. I carry this same attitude with me today, and I echo his thoughts that our industry is built on quality. Mark Kuelle, Austin Sheet Metal LP. Visit the link below to read Sheet Metal Journal's column "Meet the Board: Mark Kuelle, Austin Sheet Metal." http://www.sheetmetaljournal.com/?p=2901... #AustinSheetMetal #industrialsheetmetal #SMACNABC #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

The Training Centre’s story on how we managed to keep our doors open this summer, providing safe learning environment for the Sheet Metal Level 4 students who successfully completed their hands-on training at the SMWTCS. Follow the link below to read the article: http://smwtcs.ca//after-four-weeks-of-remote-learning-we-/... #TrainingCentreReopening #COVID19safetyguidelines #newblendedlearningmodel #theoreticaltraining #technicaltraining #GraduationCeremony #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Check out "SMWTCS New Blended Learning Model" article recently published on our website. http://smwtcs.ca/20//11/smwtcs-new-blended-learning-model/ #newblendedlearningmodel #theoreticaltraining #technicaltraining... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Our Union Trades and Innovation Program (UTIP) project entered its second year of a five-year project. The article below gives a comprehensive overview of what we accomplished in the first year and what to expect in the year to come. http://smwtcs.ca//updates-on-our-union-training-and-innov/ #UTIP #inclusiveworkforce #women #IndigenousPeople #Newcomers #SheetMetalWorkers #FocusGroup #ForgingOurFuture #technologytraining #skilledworkforce #innovation #newequipment #governmentcostsharingfunding #SMITB #SMWTCS

Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) has announced the 2020 FALL STEPS Challenge. This fun and friendly activity is all about getting moving and reinforcing healthy habits into your lifestyle. Participants have a chance to win gift cards, fitness books, and other exciting prizes. #SMOHIT #FALLSTEPSChallenge #reinforcinghealthyhabits #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

We are pleased to announce that our Fall 2020 Newsletter is available for viewing and downloading on our website. Please follow the link below to read about SMWTCS New Blended Learning Model, Updates on Our Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) and more... http://smwtcs.ca/2020/09/11/newsletter-fall-2020/ #Fall2020Newsletter #articles #SMWTCSnews #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia

Bruce Sychuk, Executive Director of BC Sheet Metal Association - SMACNA-BC shares SMACNA BC news in the Sheet Metal Journal column. #SheetMetalJournal #news #SMACNABC #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia #students... http://www.sheetmetaljournal.com/?p=2904

Construction Industry Rehab Plan created another great infographic to raise awareness about mental health risk factors in the construction industry and how we can identify these risk factors. #CIRP #mentalhealth #constructionworkers #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia #students

In the "Meet the COVID Kids" article recently featured in the British Columbia edition of the Sheet Metal Journal, publications editor Jessica Kirby highlights the Training Centre's successes and setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. http://www.sheetmetaljournal.com/?p=2875 #SheetMetalJournal #featurestory #news #PointOneMedia... #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia #students

Today, we celebrate workers and thank them for all they do to build a better future for all of us. Have a great Labour Day! #LabourDay2020 #celebratingworkers #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalUnion #local280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal #architecturalsheetmetal #surrey #britishcolumbia #students