Building off the momentum from National Career in Trades Week, the spotlight continues to shine on efforts to build interest in a career in our industry.
The Heavy Metal Summer Experience was featured in a recent article in Forbes magazine, detailing the partnership between SMACNA and member firms Hermanson and Western Allied Mechanical. Angie Simon, co-founder and Executive Director of HMSE, discussed how the program has evolved since its inception in 2021 and the impact it has on developing the next generation of workers for our industry.
SMACNA recently launched National Career in Trades Week, an effort to highlight the work being done in our industry, such as that being done by HMSE, to improve awareness of the opportunities available to our young people through a career in the skilled trades. To learn more about National Career in Trades Week, click here. To read the Forbes piece on HMSE, click here.
Sep 3, 2025 — Member Update
Sep 30, 2025 - Learn more about how SMACNA Member Contractor Southland helped build this iconic memorial that honors the men and women who served in the Armed Forces.
Sep 30, 2025 - This bi-annual meeting is an opportunity for you to learn more about SMACNA initiatives and have your voice heard by SMACNA leadership!
Sep 30, 2025 - Attendees will be greeted by an immersive kickoff experience, titled the Pulse of Innovation, which will set the tone for the entire event.