Learning Journey: From Service to Skilled Trades

Learn more about how SMACNA, SMART and the ITI are helping bridging the gap between military service and a career in our industry!

Join us for a powerful Learning Journey exploring how SMACNA, SMART, and ITI are helping bridge the gap between military service and rewarding careers in the sheet metal industry online on November 20 at 7 p.m. ET.

Led by Darrell Roberts, SMART Assistant to the General President, this session features veterans who have successfully transitioned from military service to thriving careers in the trade—and the contractors who are helping make it possible.

Discussion topics include:

  • Recruitment through SMART Heroes
  • Success stories from veterans who’ve advanced into leadership roles

Veteran perspective on leveraging military skills to thrive in the trades and overcome challenges

In recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month, join the panel featuring SMART and SMACNA leadership to explore how we can help veterans thrive in our industry through an open Q&A discussion.

Our panel features Doug Johns, Senior Project Manager with Southland Industries, and many other members of SMACNA and SMART.

Please join us for this impactful session. Click here to register! 


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