SMART Sheet Metal Local 177 Training Center

01/28/2026

Due to weather related issues as well as travel hazards, apprentice classes for the remainder of the week 1/28-1/30 are cancelled.

01/27/2026

All Apprentice classes for today 1/27/26 are cancelled.

01/25/2026

All Apprentice classes for Monday January 26 are cancelled

05/08/2024

Tonight’s (5/8)classes have been canceled and will be made up Friday May 10.

04/16/2024

Applications are opened for the 2024 Apprenticeship program. Interested applicants can register before May 29th at https://www.sheetmetal177.com/apply-now.html

Testing will take place at the union hall at 8am on Saturday, June 1st.

As of May 1st, starting 1st Year apprentice pay will increase to $21.22 per hour. Apprentices will have full-family health, dental and vision benefits after 400 hours of employment.

Application for Local 177 Apprenticeship

04/02/2024

Classes for today 4/2/24 are cancelled due to the weather

01/15/2024

Classes are canceled for tonight 1/15/24.

08/28/2023

Friends, family & members of SMART Local #177 are welcomed to join us on Saturday, September 9th to celebrate Labor Day in downtown Nashville on Broadway.

We’ll be walking a new route this year with free parking available in a garage.

Just scan the QR code attached or visit bit.ly/LaborDayCLC to rsvp. You’ll be emailed a pass to enter the parking garage.

Line up: 9:30am
Parade: 10am
Free lunch and Labor Day celebration to follow at Walk of Fame park

Please share!!

08/10/2023

Technology continues to rapidly change the way we perform high-quality work in our craft. Our training program acknowledges that fact and stays ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and equipment and offering that training to our membership.

Here’s a clip of one of our qualified welding instructors, Dave Morgan, putting our newest addition (a Laser Welder) to the test. The finished work is CLEAN and completed in a fraction of the time compared to traditional processes…

08/09/2023

Enrollment will remain open for our 2023-4 apprenticeship program until tomorrow evening.

Anyone interested is encouraged to apply as soon as possible at:

Application for Local 177 Apprenticeship