activities · 30
what they do
direct service · 18
- Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates the Homer D. Dukes Sheet Metal Training Center to teach the sheet metal trade, including HVAC system design and installation, welding, computer-aided drafting (CAD), testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB), and architectural sheet metal. The organization also coordinates apprenticeship enrollment and provides journeymen upgrade classes in subjects such as welding, OSHA/SSTA, hoisting and rigging, and ATS plastics.
- Apprenticeship and journeyman training programs Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates the Homer D. Dukes Sheet Metal Training Center, established in 1982, to provide comprehensive training in the sheet metal trade, including HVAC system design and installation, welding, CAD, testing and balancing (TAB), and architectural sheet metal. Also coordinates apprenticeship enrollment and offers upgrade classes for journeymen in welding, OSHA/SSTA, hoisting and rigging, and ATS plastics.
- Apprenticeship enrollment coordination Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsManages the apprenticeship enrollment process for the sheet metal trade, supporting workforce development and inclusion, including participation by female apprentices in national events.
- Deliver the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) youth outreach program Youth Trade Exploration ProgramsHosts the free Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) program for high school students and recent graduates aged 15–18, introducing them to union careers in the building trades through hands-on training in sheet metal, electrical, piping, and plumbing, conducted in contractor offices and union training centers; includes project work, toolkits, and graduation incentives.
- Deliver trade services across multiple sectors Trade Certification & Standards DevelopmentMembers perform sheet metal and HVAC work in industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; architectural and industrial sheet metal; kitchen equipment; specialty stainless steel; manufacturing; siding and decking; testing and balancing; service; and energy management and maintenance.
- Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) Youth Trade Exploration ProgramsOperates the free Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) program for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) to introduce them to union careers in mechanical trades, including sheet metal, electrical, piping, and plumbing. Students complete hands-on projects and receive tools and other support.
- Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) program Youth Trade Exploration ProgramsOperates a free summer program for high school students and recent graduates (ages 15–18) to learn about union careers in the building trades, including hands-on training in sheet metal, electrical, piping, and plumbing. In July 2025, the program introduced 10 young people to the trade and provided graduates with tools, safety gear, and a $100 gift card.
- Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) program Youth Trade Exploration ProgramsOperates a free summer program for high school students and recent graduates aged 15–18, introducing them to union careers in the sheet metal and other building trades through hands-on training, mentorship, and project work. The program includes instruction in sheet metal, electrical, piping, and plumbing trades, conducted in contractor offices and union training centers, and provides participants with tools, safety gear, and stipends.
- Homer D. Dukes Sheet Metal Training Center operations Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates a training center established in 1982 that teaches the sheet metal trade, including HVAC system design and installation, welding, CAD, testing and balancing (TAB), and architectural sheet metal.
- J.B. Rogers Scholarship ProgramAwards the J.B. Rogers Scholarship to students to support their education.
- J.B. Rogers Scholarship awards Trade Apprenticeship Scholarships and AwardsAwards the J.B. Rogers Scholarship to support students pursuing education in the sheet metal trade, such as apprentice Mackenzy Groll.
- Journeymen upgrade training Professional Certification Support ProgramsProvides continuing education classes for journeymen in subjects including welding, OSHA/SSTA compliance, hoisting and rigging, and ATS plastics.
- Recognition of apprentice excellence Trade Apprenticeship Scholarships and AwardsRecognizes outstanding apprentices in the Sheet Metal training program for excellence in skill development and performance.
- Recognition of apprentice excellence Trade Apprenticeship Scholarships and AwardsRecognizes outstanding apprentices in the Sheet Metal training program for their achievements and skill development.
- Scholarship awards for trade education Trade Apprenticeship Scholarships and AwardsAwards the J.B. Rogers Scholarship to support students pursuing education in the sheet metal trade, helping fund their training and development in the field.
- Support diversity in the trades Women's Trade Professional DevelopmentFacilitates participation of female apprentices in national events such as the Tradeswomen Build Nations Annual Conference to promote gender diversity in the building trades.
- Support workforce development through scholarships and recognition Trade Apprenticeship Scholarships and AwardsAwards the J.B. Rogers Scholarship to support student education and recognizes apprentices for excellence in the Sheet Metal training program.
- Union member work in construction and HVAC sectors Trade Certification & Standards DevelopmentSupports members who perform work across industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets, including HVAC systems, architectural and industrial sheet metal, kitchen equipment, specialty stainless steel, manufacturing, siding and decking, testing and balancing, service, and energy management.
research · 4
- Industry Technical Manuals and Standards Trade Certification & Standards DevelopmentPublishes and updates technical manuals that serve as accepted standards for the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, covering new applications, materials, safety, and training.
- Publish technical standards and industry manuals Trade Certification & Standards DevelopmentResearches, publishes, and updates technical manuals that serve as accepted industry standards, covering new applications, materials, safety protocols, and training methods for the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.
- Technical standards publication Trade Certification & Standards DevelopmentResearches, publishes, and updates technical manuals that serve as industry standards for the sheet metal and air conditioning field, covering new applications, materials, safety protocols, and training methodologies.
- Technical standards publication Trade Certification & Standards DevelopmentResearches, publishes, and updates technical manuals that serve as accepted industry standards for the sheet metal and air conditioning trade, covering new materials, applications, safety protocols, and training methodologies.
capacity building · 8
- Industry Partner Training and Resources Construction Trade Association ServicesProvides training, education, and marketing services to its contractor members, and offers inspectors training programs, leadership seminars, and a resource library to industry partners, benefiting the construction industry in Arizona and nationwide.
- Industry training and professional development Construction Trade Association ServicesProvides training, education, and marketing services to contractor members, including inspectors training programs, leadership seminars, and access to a resource library, benefiting the construction industry across Arizona and nationally.
- Industry training and professional development Construction Trade Association ServicesProvides training, education, and marketing services to contractor members, including inspectors training programs, leadership seminars, and access to a resource library for industry partners across Arizona and nationally.
- Operate apprenticeship and training programs for sheet metal trades Skilled Trades Apprenticeship ProgramsOperates the Homer D. Dukes Sheet Metal Training Center to teach sheet metal trade skills including HVAC system design and installation, welding, CAD, testing and balancing, and architectural sheet metal; coordinates apprenticeship enrollment and provides journeymen upgrade classes in welding, OSHA/SSTA, hoisting and rigging, and ATS plastics.
- Provide advanced technician training for building systems HVAC & Electrical Technician CertificationTrains technicians in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of building systems to ensure optimal performance and offers inspectors training programs, leadership seminars, and access to a resource library for industry partners.
- Provide contractor support services Construction Trade Association ServicesOffers training, education, and marketing services to contractor members to enhance business performance and industry engagement.
- Testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) technician training HVAC & Electrical Technician CertificationTrains technicians in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of building systems to ensure optimal performance of HVAC and other mechanical systems.
- Workforce development in building systems performance HVAC & Electrical Technician CertificationTrains technicians in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other building systems to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
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how they think
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- Advanced technical training for building performance and industry leadership workforce_training_for_building_performancePrepares skilled technicians in specialized areas such as testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems and integrates modern technologies like VR welding, CAD, and BIM software to improve building performance and maintain industry leadership.
- Advanced technical training for building performance and technology integration workforce_training_for_building_performanceEquips sheet metal workers with advanced skills in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems and integrates modern technologies such as VR welding, CAD, and BIM software to improve building performance and attract a tech-savvy workforce.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth continuous_professional_developmentSupports continuous professional development by extending training beyond apprenticeship, ensuring high-quality work, timely project completion, and long-term career advancement for sheet metal workers.
- Comprehensive Workforce Development and Training workforce_developmentThe organization invests in extensive training programs, including apprenticeships and continuous professional development, to cultivate a highly skilled, safe, and efficient workforce. This includes introducing young people to union careers, preparing technicians for specialized tasks like HVAC system balancing, and ensuring jobs are done correctly and on time.
- Comprehensive safety training and management programs safety_training_and_oversightReduces lost-workday incidents through structured safety programs that include written safety and health plans, designated safety coordinators, regular inspections, weekly training sessions, and substance abuse testing, ensuring a safer and more reliable workforce.
- Continuous Professional Development continuous professional developmentSupports lifelong learning by extending training beyond apprenticeship, ensuring a high-quality, skilled workforce capable of meeting evolving industry standards.
- Continuous professional development beyond apprenticeship continuous professional developmentSupports lifelong learning by extending training and skill development beyond apprenticeship completion, ensuring sustained workforce quality and adaptability in the mechanical trades.
- Diversifying the trade through inclusive recruitment and modernized training diversity_in_apprenticeshipModernizes apprenticeship programs and uses technology-integrated curricula to attract women and underrepresented groups, expanding access and career pathways in the sheet metal trade.
- Diversifying the workforce through inclusive apprenticeship programs diversity_in_apprenticeshipModernizes apprenticeship programs to attract underrepresented groups, including women and diverse candidates, by integrating technology and expanding outreach to build a more inclusive and representative workforce.
- Diversity and Inclusion in Apprenticeships diversity_in_apprenticeshipModernizes apprenticeship programs to attract women and underrepresented groups by promoting inclusive pathways to journeyman status and expanding training beyond traditional boundaries.
- Experiential Learning and Mentorship experiential_learningThe organization utilizes hands-on experiences, technology, and professional mentorship from volunteer union members to introduce young people to mechanical trades, teaching technical skills, union values, teamwork, precision, and jobsite safety.
- Experiential and Mentorship-Based Learning experiential learningUses hands-on experiences, technology, and mentorship from union professionals to teach technical skills, union values, teamwork, precision, and safety, creating an immersive introduction to the mechanical trades.
- Promoting Diversity in the Workforce workforce_diversityThe organization actively encourages women to apply and pursue journeyman status within its apprenticeship program, aiming to diversify the skilled trades workforce.
- Safety-First Approach through Training and Management safety_managementThe organization prioritizes safety by implementing comprehensive safety management programs, promoting continuous safety training, and encouraging formal drug and alcohol abuse programs. This approach aims to reduce lost-workday incidents and ensure a high-quality, safe working environment.
- Safety-First Workforce Training safety_training_and_oversightReduces lost-workday incidents and improves jobsite safety by promoting formal safety programs, substance abuse testing, written safety protocols, designated coordinators, regular inspections, and weekly training such as toolbox talks and video aids.
- Safety-first culture through training and program oversight safety_training_and_oversightReduces lost-workday incidents by promoting comprehensive safety management, including written safety programs, designated coordinators, regular inspections, weekly training, and substance abuse testing, supported by continuous safety training and oversight.
- Specialized Training for Building Performance workforce_training_for_building_performanceThe organization prepares skilled technicians in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems to improve overall building performance.
- Specialized Training for Building Performance workforce_training_for_building_performancePrepares technicians in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) of HVAC systems to improve building efficiency and performance, ensuring high standards of service in the industry.
- Technology Integration for Modern Skills and Diverse Workforce Attraction technology_integrationThe organization integrates modern technologies like VR welding, CAD, and BIM software into its curriculum to teach in-demand computer skills and attract a diverse workforce to the sheet metal apprenticeship program.
- Technology-Integrated Technical Education technology_integrationEnhances training and attracts a diverse, modern workforce by incorporating advanced technologies such as VR welding, CAD, BIM software, and computer-based learning into apprenticeship curricula.
- Workforce Development for Building Trades workforce developmentIntroduces youth, high school students, and recent graduates to union careers in the mechanical trades through hands-on programs, mentorship, and apprenticeship pathways, fostering early engagement and pride in skilled trades.
- Workforce development through early engagement and apprenticeship workforce developmentIntroduces high school students, recent graduates, and young people aged 15–18 to union careers in the mechanical trades through hands-on programs like the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE), fostering early career interest and long-term workforce pipeline development.
- Workforce development through early engagement and apprenticeship workforce_developmentIntroduces high school students, recent graduates, and young people aged 15–18 to union careers in the sheet metal and mechanical trades through hands-on programs like the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE), with the goal of building a skilled, enthusiastic, and diverse future workforce.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Contractors’ Award
An award recognizing excellence in the Sheet Metal training program for apprentices, including gift cards.
Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE)
A free program introducing high school students and recent graduates (ages 15-18) to union careers in the building trades, focusing on sheet metal work, modern technologies like VR welding, CAD, and BIM software, and jobsite safety.
Sheet Metal JATC (Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee)
An apprenticeship program for sheet metal workers, focusing on growth and technology, attracting a diverse group of workers, including more women.
relationships · 21
who they work with
- ABM Building Services Partner — Provides talent and expertise in balance and testing through SMACNA and SMART Local 359-trained workers.
- Arizona Sheet Metal JATC Partner — JATC staff members are affiliated with the organization, indicating a partnership in training and education
- BIM Designs Inc. Partner — Welcomed as a new addition to SMACNA-Arizona's ranks.
- Bel-Aire Mechanical Partner — Provided facilities and volunteers for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE).
- Cactus High School Partner — Mackenzy Groll, a scholarship recipient, is a graduate of Cactus High School.
- Homer Dukes Sheet Metal Training Center Partner — Hosts training programs for technicians, including TAB certification.
- NAWIC Partner — Partnered with NAWIC to collect food donations for local hunger relief.
- North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) Partner — Attended the Tradeswomen Build Nations Annual Conference organized by NABTU
- Phoenix College Partner — Mackenzy Groll, a scholarship recipient, plans to attend Phoenix College.
- Phoenix Sheet Metal JATC Partner — Provided facilities and volunteers for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE).
- Phoenix Sheet Metal Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program Partner — Supports the program to ensure a future pool of talent.
- SMACNA Partner — Volunteers at SMACNA's annual golf tournament and other events
- SMART Local 359 Partner — Focuses on growth and technology with the Sheet Metal JATC.
- SMART Local 359 Partner — Trains workers in balance and testing, providing talent and expertise to partners like ABM Building Services.
- SMART Local 359 JATC Partner — Operates the JATC office
- Sheet Metal JATC Partner — Focuses on growth and technology with SMART Local 359 and Sheet Metal JATC.
- Sheet Metal JATC Partner — Focuses on growth and technology with SMART Local 359.
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 359 Partner — Members are signatory contractors of the union, ensuring employment of highly trained and skilled craftspeople.
- Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) Network — Arizona chapter of the national association.
- Southland Industries Partner — Provided facilities and volunteers for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE).
- Superior Duct Fabrication Partner — Provided facilities and volunteers for the Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE).