Watch ‘How SMACNA Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap’

SMACNA Past-President, Angie Simon explains how your company can participate in the Heavy Metal Summer Experience.

Want to be a part of a future Heavy Metal Summer Experience program that introduces high school students and recent graduates to careers in the building trades?

SMACNA Past-President and former CEO of Western Allied Mechanical, Angie Simon and Aaron Heilbrun, Category Director for Safety for Sustainability and Industry Trends at Stanley Black & Decker collaborated on a recent presentation that will explain how you can get involved.

Watch How SMACNA Contractors Can Help Bridge the Labor Gap.

Dec 18, 2024 — Member Update

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