Platinum Status Achieved – Again!
The International Training Institute (iTi), sponsored by SMACNA and SMART, supports more than 148 training centers in the U.S. and Canada. In their pursuit of achieving high-quality training and standards, a rigorous certification process has been established to reward training programs that meet the bar of excellence and continual improvement.
The Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 and Bay Area Industry Training Fund’s leadership team is to be congratulated for driving the success of achieving the top level of certification — Platinum — through the iTi! A few of the many criteria categories that determine this award include:
- Training curriculum
- Training facilities and equipment
- JATC coordinators and instructional staff
- On-the-job training
- Continual journeyperson training
- Staff development
- Budget planning
The Platinum award enables each of the Bay Area’s training centers to apply for up to two general grants per training facility, up to $32,000 per year for specific targeted grants such as the laser welder grant. The Platinum status is active for five years with yearly program self-audits.
Congratulations again to all the JATC leaders, staff and labor and management trustees who work hard to continually evaluate and improve the program!