Sheet Metal Workers' local 15 JATC
The Sheet Metal Workers Local 15 JATC is a Joint Labor-Management apprenticeship program that offers, not only free, but paid training to our apprentices. Our industry is in need of willing young men and women with the aptitude and desire to listen, learn and become skilled sheet metal craftsmen. The JATC selects apprentices based on qualifications without regard to sex, race or ethnicity, creed or nation origin.

Related Classroom Training
Apprentices are trained in all aspects of the Sheet Metal trade to ensure continued employability after graduating from the program. The JATC provides training in the following areas:

• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  
• Health and Safety
  
• Architectural Sheet Metal
  
• Welding
  
• Air Conditioning Service Work
  
• Testing, Adjusting and Balancing
  
• Siding and Decking
  
• Drafting
  
• Plans and Specifications

All classes except for welding are held during the day. Apprentices are excused from work by the employer to attend training every the three months, four times a year and are paid to attend classes.

On-The-Job Training
Apprentices are employed by a Union Sheet Metal contractor during the term of the apprenticeship to ensure that on-the-job training requirements are met. These union sheet metal jobs are the highest paid in the industry. In addition to an excellent wage our apprentices receive excellent benefits, such as:

• Pension - Full retirement at 55
  
• 401 (k)
  
• Full family medical
  
• Full family dental
  
• Paid holidays
  
• Paid training

Certifications Available
OSHA 10 hour
OSHA 30 hour
Forklift Certification
Hilti Certification
Fiberglass Duct Certification
American Welding Society Welding Certifications
EPA Refrigerant Certification

Career Opportunities
After graduation our program you will be a Union Sheet Metal Journeymen. Our program provides 100% job placement. Job opportunities are almost endless. Many of our graduates work as:

• Foreman
  
• General Foreman
  
• Superintendents
  
• Project Managers
  
• Estimators
  
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD Draftsmen)
  
• Service Technicians
  
• Business Owners

How to Apply
The Sheet Metal Workers' Local 15 JATC is always accepting applications. To apply visit our website at www.smwlu15jatc.org or apply in person at one of our two training facilities in the Central Florida area:

Basic Requirements
18 years old (minimum)
High School Diploma or GED
Reliable Transportation

Our Partners in Training
Sheet Metal Workers' local 15 - www.smwia.org
Florida SMACNA Inc. - www.smacna.org
International Training Institute - www.sheetmetal-iti.org
National Energy Management Institute - www.nemionline.org
Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau - www.tabbcertified.org
Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute - www.smohit.org