Learn more about how you can share your knowledge, skills and advice with a new teammate and help them along their journey.
The latest Toolbox Talk on mentorship is now available for reading. Mentorship is critical in our industry when a senior member of your team takes a new teammate under their wing and shares their knowledge, skills, and advice. Not only can you help them complete tasks, but you can also prove to be critical in helping them along their journey in our industry and chart a pathway to success.
Take a moment to read this Toolbox Talk in English and Spanish.
Sep 3, 2025 — Member Update
Aug 26, 2026 - Second edition builds upon the first edition and continues to serve as a basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for the fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.
Aug 26, 2026 - Former CAL SMACNA Executive Vice President was a trailblazer in the industry, serving as a coalition builder throughout the trades over the course of an impactful 30-year career.
Aug 26, 2026 - Article in SMACNA’s Cybersecurity Series Dives into the foundational aspect of any data protection plan.