Surviving Groundhog Day

November 20, 2020

By / Julie A. Muller-Neff, Esq., Executive Vice-President, SMACNA-WW In these times of restriction, social distance, and separation, the day-to-day can seem monotonous. Although I am sure most are staying positive and reaching out to […]

Above All Else, Be Kind

November 20, 2020

By / Jessica KirbyEditor, Sheet Metal Journal – Western Washington Pandemics are no small deal. The world has changed forever, and the events of the past seven months will resonate with us from this day […]

SMART Hero Grads Look to a Bright Future

November 20, 2020

Eighteenth class prepared seven US Army members for apprenticeship By / Jessica Kirby  Photos courtesy of Western Washington Training Center Seven members of the United States military graduated as the 18th class of the SMART Heroes program this […]

Climate Pledge Arena

November 20, 2020

By / Jessica Kirby • Photos courtesy of Climate Pledge Arena  climatepledgearena.com Project: The Climate Pledge ArenaLocation: Seattle Center Campus, Seattle, WASize: 800,000 square feetPrivate capital investment: $1 billionArchitecture and design – Rockwell GroupPopulous – Design PartnerProject […]

Generations: Why We Aren’t So Different

November 20, 2020

By / Brent Darnell • Reprinted with permission from Partners in Progress magazine, June 2020 issue www.pinp.org Simon Sinek blew up the internet with his rant on YouTube Millennials called, Millennials in the Workplace (see youtube.com/watch?v=hER0Qp6QJNU). […]

­Over 90% of Parents Support Trades Career

November 20, 2020

High school students and parents report high interest in skilled trade education and career opportunities but reveal more information is needed to inform their decision By / StrataTech Education Group • www.stratatech.com When it comes […]

The Rewards of Not Being an Insecure Jerk

November 20, 2020

By /Mark Breslin I did not become a CEO by being emotionally healthy and well adjusted. I did not become a public speaker and talk to 400,000 people because I was interested in them as […]

2021 Session Brings Uncertainty for Issues and Process

November 20, 2020

By / Kathleen Collins, SMACNA Legislative Consultant  The two words sum up 2020 thus far—unprecedented and unpredictable. The 2021 legislative session looks like it will also be unpredictable for both the issues and process. The […]

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