Fab Forum Interview: Allison Ostenberg (Western Washington JATC)

Discussion details the value of attending the Fab Forum for SMACNA’s labor partners and examines some of the key lessons that were learned during the Boston event.

Allison Ostenberg, Training Coordinator for the Western Washington JATC, sits with Seth Lennon in Boston during the 2025 Fab Forum. Allison and Seth examine why attending an event like this is vital for SMACNA’s labor partners while reflecting on some of Allison’s key takeaways.

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