I think the trades have always gone mostly unappreciated by the general public. I believe the trades are the best-kept secret as far as cost to compensation goes — the sheet metal trade…

I decided to join the program because I had friends go through the program. I like the program is taught by prior service members. I know that if I have a skill that…

After being in a leadership position for over 10 years, I had missed working with my hands. I also have always liked the idea of organized labor. I enjoyed the work and camaraderie…

I liked the scope of the course. It exposed me to all elements of the trade, giving me a better understanding of the direction I would like to go in. I decided sheet…

I decided to enroll in the SMART Heroes Program because I knew it was a great opportunity to learn something new. The instructors were very knowledgeable and didn’t mind helping the students with…

The instructors provide in-depth training on the principles and basics of the sheet metal/HVAC industry. Graduates are highly prepared to enter the workforce as an apprentice. I highly recommend this program for transitioning…

I would absolutely recommend the SMART Heroes program to my military peers, because it offers a placement in an amazing union and your training can transfer to home state.

My mechanical skills, such as operating and maintaining heavy machinery that I learned in the military, helped me familiarize myself with machines in the shop. My soft skills — such as time management…

The Smart Heroes program was by far the best fit for me. It’s a nice overview of the trade and exposes you to things you may encounter. I liked learning something new. I…

Sheet metal leads to a career where I can make a good living, so I can provide for my family. Like the military, it requires attention to detail, time management and the ability…