International Training Institute (ITI)

The International Training Institute is excited to have been selected to receive funding support from Google through their AI Opportunity Fund — part of a $50 million national commitment to strengthen skilled trades training across the country.

This investment is going directly into expanding and modernizing our apprenticeship curriculum, so that every apprentice coming through a JATC training center is trained on the technology they'll be using from day one on the job.

Our members have always led the way in innovation. Robotic equipment. 3D laser scanning. Virtual reality training. BIM. The job site has never been more advanced, and now our training will match it.

We're proud to be recognized by .org as a leader in building America's workforce. And we're even more proud to bring that investment back to our apprentices, instructors, and coordinators across every JATC in the country.

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https://news.sheetmetal-iti.org/iti-to-bolster-apprenticeship-training-with-support-from-google-org/

ITI to bolster apprenticeship training with support from Google.org – ITI | Blog The International Training Institute (ITI) is pleased to announce a new initiative to expand, enhance and modernize portions of our training curriculum thanks to funding support from Google’s philanthropy, Google.org.

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from all of us at the International Training Institute!

Today, we celebrate the freedom, hard work, and solidarity that this country was built on. The same values that drive every SMART Union Brother and Sister across the U.S.

Whether you're firing up the grill or watching fireworks, we hope you're surrounded by the people who matter most. Enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day! 🎆

Big news for the sheet metal industry.

Google is expanding its skilled trades training support through a $50 million Google.org commitment to prepare more than 300,000 American workers for high-demand careers.

The International Training Institute is among the organizations selected to receive funding to modernize coursework, strengthen apprentice support, and implement new AI tools across our training programs.

This is a national acknowledgment of what we've always known: sheet metal workers build the infrastructure that keeps America running. Data centers. Cooling systems. HVAC. Ventilation. The demand is real and so is the opportunity.

With 146 JATCs and thousands of new apprentices entering the trade every year, ITI is committed to giving every one of them the resources, skills, and accreditation to build a career that lasts.

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Something powerful happened this week. 🤝

This week, the International Training Institute (ITI) hosted its inaugural Bias and Belonging Trainer Conference, and it was a milestone worth sharing.

Participants representing JATCs, SMART International, and SMACNA gathered with a shared goal: to make the sheet metal trade a better, more welcoming place for everyone.

Together, they celebrated what's working in the classroom, tackled what isn't, and left with real ideas to carry back to their training centers.

This is what "One Team" looks like in action. The work we do inside the training center matters just as much as the work we do on the job.

You don’t have to be an instructor or training coordinator to take classes with ITI. Courses such as TAB Learning 101 and TAB Learning 201, Direct Digital Controls, Mini Splits-VRF, Architectural Wall Cladding - MCM Systems, Intro to Heat Pumps, Ventilation Verification and Indoor Air Quality, and Advanced Service Technician are available in person — with Revit courses available online — in 2026 for any SMART member that contributes to ITI and is in good standing. Get the full list at https://www.sheetmetal-iti.org/course-catalog.

The 12th Annual National Apprenticeship Week is April 26 through May 2. Are you hosting or participating in a National Apprenticeship Week event? Tell us about it below or contact your ITI regional representative for more information. For tips on how to participate, visit www.apprenticeship.gov/national-apprenticeship-week.

Do you have your eye on an upcoming late spring class? Register soon before classes are full. On deck is the TAB Teachers and Teaching class June 1-5, with a deadline to register by April 26. The course gives instructors in-depth, hands-on training using ITI’s latest curriculum and training assets, as well as advanced skills in delivering TAB training content to members. It is designed for TAB technicians who have a minimum of six months of balancing experience or who have completed the ITI TAB Learners 101 and 102 courses. Register for this and other classes on the ITI website.
https://www.sheetmetal-iti.org/course-catalog

National Welding Month is a good time to celebrate the welding skills of SMART members, who continue to display true skill and craftsmanship while continuing to build this nation. Excellent training leads to exceptional skills. This approach has helped thousands of SMART welders attain and maintain thousands of AWS welding certifications, covering a wide variety of welding processes and materials, making them some of the best in the construction industry.

Rowan University and SMART have formed an articulation partnership to help our members advance their futures through education. One of the first offerings under this agreement is the Project Management Webinar Series, which begins with “Next Step in Your Career: Project Management Skills that Matter,” which will be hosted April 6, 8, 14 and 16. It’s designed to help you build the skills that matter the most today. Register at the link or QR code below.
https://rowan.zoom.us/meeting/register/cwK3YLQVQ7G3sqyKAPY57g #/registration

National Apprenticeship Week is on the horizon April 26-May 2. Do you have anything planned for your JATC? If so, let us know below or fill out the survey sent to your email. Visit the National Apprenticeship Week website to gain more information on ways to participate.

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