Bakersfield Sheet Metal Workers Apprenticeship & Training Center

Attention Members in and Around the Bakersfield Area!
Union Night is upon us! 🏒
Join us as the Bakersfield Condors take on the Abbotsford Canucks.

🎟️ Tickets: $20
💪 SMART Local 105 will be recognized during the event — come out and show your union pride!

For questions or ticket info, contact Quintin Morales at the Bakersfield office.

Please help me congratulate our newest graduates from the Kern and N. LA Counties AC and Sheet Metal Workers JATC

Jose Martinez , Josh Winters, Elijah Garner, Daniel Beltran, and Hector Vega (not shown)

These new Journeymen Sheet Metal Workers have dedicated the last 5 years of their lives to reach this point in their careers. They have completed what they said they would do upon entering into this apprenticeship, and they have made all of us here at the JATC, along with their families very proud.

They have earned the certificates they received from the DAS,DIR,Bakersfield College, and from the ITI.

Congratulations guys!!!

“2025 Apprenticeship Contest”

I would also like to thank our apprentice, Nathan Habberfield for stepping up and being a part of this contest. He worked hard for two solid days competing against 15 other apprentices. This is something to be remembered.

We would also like to thank Local 104 for hosting this event. It was a great experience. The Livermore JATC is a state of the art training center, it was a pleasure to attend.

This was truly an amazing opportunity, experience, and honor to be able to attend an even like this. It is a great way for the Kern JATC to be represented.

I would like to celebrate our newest Apprentice’s of the month. They’re hard working apprentices, they all know you get what you give.

They all received a Milwaukee Tool Bag, and a 25 ft. Tape Measure.

Congratulations!

Left to right, Nathan Habberfield, (January) Daniel Beltran, (April) Javier Flores, (March) Jake Shaffer (February)

If the fires have impacted a member of your Union

Urgent LA Fed Message: CA Wildfire Resources


January 9, 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers,
Over the last 24 hours, communities throughout Los Angeles County have been devastated by massive fires that have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and killed five individuals. As the fires continue and families face many challenges, Labor Community Services (LCS) is ready to support and assist those in need during these historic fires in Southern California.
If the fires have impacted a member of your Union, we are ready to provide aid and relief.
Below are the available resources:
Housing Assistance:
We can assist with first and last-month rental assistance and help find permanent, long-term housing. Please note: We cannot assist with deposits.
For those needing temporary housing, please visit the American Red Cross website to find a shelter near your area. Staff on-site can assist you if you need permanent, long-term housing.
To qualify for rental, mortgage, or utility assistance, please submit copies of the following:
• 3-Day Notice or Foreclosure Documentation
• Copy of a Utility Bill
• Disconnection Notice
• Proof of Income demonstrating the union member’s ability to make payments moving forward.
If any of your union members need assistance, please complete the LCS Assistance Intake Form available at https://lcs-la.org. Submit the completed form along with the required supporting documentation to our Programs Manager, Marcos Juan, at [email protected]. Marcos will review the submissions and follow up once all information and documents have been processed.
Utilities:
If your member has outstanding utility bills (e.g., electricity, gas, or water), we can assist with those bills.
Food:
We can provide your members with boxes of food. These boxes, prepared by fellow union members and can feed a family of four.
Air Quality:
The air quality across Southern California will be significantly impacted for an extended period. If you have respiratory concerns, we encourage the use of high-quality face masks. LCS can provide these masks for distribution to your members in need.
Emergency Alerts and Additional Resources
We encourage all members to stay informed through the following resources:

Sign up for Emergency Alerts:
• Sign up for the City of LA's emergency alert system, NotifyLA, here.
• Sign up for Alert LA County emergency alerts here.
• Additional local emergency alert systems for other municipalities in LA County can be found here.
Federal Resources:
FEMA offers fire management assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for mitigation, management, and control of fires. Visit FEMA’s website or call 1-800-621-FEMA for more information.
LA County Resources:
The Los Angeles County Emergency Incident Response website has been activated. This website provides a mapping tool and lists real-time evacuation, shelter, and other information/resources related to the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst wildfires.
City of LA Resources:
The City of LA offers a comprehensive list of emergency preparedness and response resources. You can view those resources here.
Water and Power Outages:
• Southern California Edison: Report outages here or call 800-611-1911.
• Department of Water & Power: Report outages here or call 800-342-5397. Please conserve water during firefighting efforts and boil water for consumption due to potential contamination from ash.
LAUSD Impacts:
For a list of all school closures and or relocations, please click here. Affected schools are directly communicating with families. For updates, visit lausd.org. A Family Hotline is available at 213-443-1300.
Social Media Resources:
Follow these accounts for updates:
• LA County Public Safety Partners:
• Office of Emergency Management:
• LA County Fire:
• City of LA Public Safety Partners:
• LA City Emergency Management Department:
• Los Angeles Fire Department:
Airbnb Support for Those Affected by Wildfires:
Airbnb, in collaboration with 211 LA, is offering free temporary housing for residents displaced or forced to evacuate due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

Important Details:

• A limited number of credits are available for Airbnb stays.
• Complete the form below to receive notifications on availability.
• Evacuation zones will be verified before distributing credits.
• Spaces are limited, and completing the form does not guarantee a stay.
Eligibility Requirements:
• You must have been displaced from your physical home due to the recent fires.
• You must currently reside in an evacuation zone.
• You must have an active Airbnb account or be able to create one.
• You must be 18 years of age or older.
Those eligible can apply for this free temporary housing here.
Additional Resources:
• Safe Clean-Up After a Fire
• Mental Health and Stress after an Emergency
• Air Quality Monitoring
We are here to support our union families during this challenging time. If you have any questions or need assistance completing the intake forms, please let us know. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Together, we can help our members rebuild and recover.

In Unity,

Norma López,
Executive Director
Labor Community Services
Yvonne Wheeler,
President
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor

Congratulations to the newest group of graduates from the MC-3 Program, from the Tejon Indian Tribe.

7 weeks of training, and ready to work.

The Bakersfield JATC was honored to help with this cohort and show them what the Sheet Metal Workers Local 105, and our Apprenticeship Program has to offer.

The Bakersfield JATC has just finished two days of the National Apprenticeship Week. A Women in Trades day, and a Combination day of showing over 500 high school students what the Union Apprenticeships are all about. There were 7 different Union JATC's and our partners who showed up for this event.

We showed them some hands on projects, as well as showing them the scissor lift as part of what we do and how we use it in our trade.

We let them know that we do not charge them for our training, and we put them to work, it the "Earn As You Learn" method. Our first year apprentices start out with a taxable wage of $21.91 an hour and it comes with full benefits.

The last two days were highly successful and I would like to thank all the current apprentices for their help!

On October 19th, 2024 we had the honor of graduating 4 apprentices from the Kern and N. LA Counties AC and Sheet Metal Workers JATC.

These new Journeymen have worked hard and steady throughout their 5 year apprenticeship, making sacrifices in their lives to make it to this point in there ever growing career. Let's not forget about their families and friends who have supported them as well.

With help from the Teachers, and Staff at the JATC we do our best to help equip them as apprentices so they can be successful Sheet Metal Workers, and we would like to congratulate them.

Congratulations,

Thomas Azevedo
Mauricio Mendoza
Paul James
Bryson Cantrell

Quintin Morales, JATC Coordinator representing the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 105 Apprenticeship, at the Owens Valley Career Development Center, American Indian Apprenticeship Initiative, Job Fair.

Just completed Laser Welding training, through the International Training Institute. (ITI) It was a great week with a great team and instructors.

We now have understanding of the safety precautions associated with laser welders, along with the setup and operation of the IPG LightWeld handheld laser welding systems. We can now introduce this technology to our JATC.

It’s amazing what can be done with these welders. And exciting to know we are ahead of the curve with this technology that will change the welding industry.

National Apprenticeship Week, Women In the Trades Day.

The Women in trades workshop's purpose is to inform the central valley high school and college age women about potential construction and building trades employment opportunities.

The Kern and Northern Los Angeles Counties AC & SMW JATC was out in force today showing the opportunities that the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 105 have to offer. It was a great day, with a great turn out. Thanks to the Kern Community College District.