Collaboration centers on the development of the HVAC component of training space so that students can be better prepared for a career in the trades through participation in one two Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs in Wisconsin.
The Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association (PMC) and Sheetmetal and Air Conditioning Contractors Association (SMACCA), along with contractor members JM Brennan and TOTAL Mechanical and local manufacturers representative Air Flow, have partnered with Wauwatosa East High School to develop Tosa East’s learning laboratory further to prepare better the building and construction trades’ labor force of the future.
These organizations have collaborated on developing the HVAC component of its technical training space so that students can be better prepared for a career in the building trades through participating in one of only two Certified Pre-Apprenticeship (“CPA”) programs in Wisconsin.
“At Tosa East, we are very proud of our program. The students are building a solid foundation, and it’s all due to the partners we have,” said Craig Griffie, the technical educational teacher at Wauwatosa East High School and the coordinator of the CPA program. ]
For more information about this collaboration, watch this video.
May 8, 2024 — Member Update
Jun 3, 2026 - Seattle event brought together contractors and union members to hear from SMART President Todd Hill, SMART General President Michael Coleman and iTI Executive Director Michael Harris on how to strengthen the industry.
Jun 3, 2026 - SMACNA’s Immediate Past President talks to NBC 10 news about the value of a career in the skilled trades.
Jun 3, 2026 - Study examines how back charges arise, how contractors respond, and which practices lead to successful outcomes