Building off the momentum of the recent feature in The Wall Street Journal, the co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience talks to Michael Smerconish about the need for high schools to revitalize vocational education.
Angie Simon, co-founder of the Heavy Metal Summer Experience, was interviewed on CNN’s Smerconish about the need for high schools to ramp up their vocational education offerings. Angie details the benefits of a trade career. She also outlines the need for school counselors to get the word out about this alternative to college and the student debt associated with it.
May 13, 2025 — Member Update
Jul 15, 2025 - The Vice President of Operations at Southland discusses his journey through the industry and the importance of engagement with SMACNA.
Jul 15, 2025 - This edition focuses on SMACNA members descending on Washington DC to lobby their lawmakers, along with coverage of exciting projects in Detroit and Ottawa, Ontario!
Jul 15, 2025 - Megan Pope, Executive Vice President, SMRCA, joins Seth to talk about her life as an association executive and how SMACNA positively impacts its chapters.