National Careers in Trades Week Wins a W3 Award

SMACNA, SMART and the ITI’s effort to encourage young people to join our industry wins a gold award in the Social Campaigns-Educational & Instructional category.

National Careers in Trades Week has been recognized with a Gold W3 Award. SMACNA partnered with SMART and the ITI to launch the first National Careers in Trades Week during the week of April 7-11, 2025. This initiative aims to encourage young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. National Careers in Trades Week will return in 2026 with additional support from organizations such as MCAA, NECA, and SMOHIT.

Since 2005, the W3 Awards has celebrated excellence in digital content, design, and experiences, honoring everyone from global giants to independent creators who set trends, break boundaries, and shape the digital landscape.

Click here to learn more about the W3 awards, and click here to learn more about National Careers in Trades Week.

Nov 7, 2025 — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Latest Articles

SMACNA Convention Interview: Joe Samia

Dec 3, 2025 - SMACNA's Secretary-Treasurer sits down with Seth Lennon to discuss the value of SMACNA membership and why constant engagement at events, such as the annual convention, is critical, especially for educational opportunities.

SMACNA Convention Interview: Gary Myers

Dec 3, 2025 - SMACNA's new Vice President joins Seth Lennon to talk about his rise through the industry, some of the issue areas that he is particularly passionate about, and what he hopes to accomplish on the executive committee.

One Week Left to Register for Collective Bargaining Orientation!

Dec 3, 2025 - December 10 is the last day to register for the program meant to help you with the knowledge and skills needed to negotiate effectively.