Win a Trip to TWBN 2025 in Chicago! #BuildTogetherBC is hosting an essay contest, and the prize is big. One winner will be selected to attend the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference in Chicago this fall. Deadline to apply: June 6, 2025 🔗docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The SMART Women’s Committee is hosting a Father’s Day Virtual Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, June 12! Join in for a lively evening of laughs, connection, and a chance to win one of three gift cards: smart-meeting-on.zoom.us/meeting/regist… ✅ Open to all SMART families 🎯 Fun, fast-paced challenges

TWBN 2025 SMART T-shirt Design Contest The SMART Women’s Committee invites members to submit a design for consideration. The deadline to submit a T-shirt design for the 2025 Tradeswomen Build Nations parade is June 13. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The May 2025 edition of SMART News is now available, featuring updates on member advocacy, legal protections, and legislative wins. Watch the latest episodes here: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

This story from Partners In Progress highlights how SMART Locals and SMACNA Chapters are building trust and transforming workplaces by supporting multilingual workers in the sheet metal industry. issuu.com/partnersinprog…

Real conversations can change lives — on and off the job site. Trevor Botkin, Construction Foundation of BC Manager of Industry Relations, sat down with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to talk about mental health in the trades and the power of peer support. loom.ly/8oV-uL8

.Construction Foundation of BC is offering a free financial literacy session for newcomers, focusing on credit building, money management, and planning for a stable future in Canada. facebook.com/events/6274633…

Coming up on Thursday: Employers, labour organizers, tradespeople, trades training staff, and anyone interested in our work are welcome to join us for this free & fun virtual session. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Wishing all dads a wonderful Father’s Day in advance! Enjoy celebrating this Sunday. #FathersDay2025 #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SMARTLocalUnion280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal

This summer, #SMACNA is highlighting the wide range of career opportunities in the #sheetmetal and #HVAC industries. The campaign kicked off yesterday, spotlighting the #ArchitecturalSector.

🎉 Congratulations to Troy Clutchey, a business representative with Local 280, who has been named one of the winners of the Spring 2025 BE4ALL Challenge! 🔗 Read Troy’s submission and learn about the other winners: smart-union.org/news/be4all-an… #BE4ALL #UnionPride #Local280

Tomorrow and beyond, we honour #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay by celebrating the rich heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Together, we reflect on the past and commit to a future of truth, reconciliation, and respect. rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013…

SkilledTradesBC’s Indigenous Programs team works closely with communities and partners to support Indigenous apprentices — from funding local training to raising awareness of skilled trades and integrating UNDRIP and DRIPA into their efforts. Learn more: loom.ly/lgxsMdE

SMACNA is showcasing the many career opportunities within the architectural side of the trades. Explore these paths by visiting the SMACNA website: smacna.org/business-resou…

SMACNA is shining a spotlight on roofing as a rewarding career path in the trades! This hands-on field takes you outdoors, working with tools and materials to build and repair roofing systems. smacna.org/business-resou…

The BE4ALL Art Contest is open to members and their families! Every participant will receive BE4ALL swag and be entered to win a $50 gift card. 🗓️ Submit your artwork by September 14, 2025: tinyurl.com/2026artcontest

Wishing everyone a Happy Canada Day from all of us at SMWTC! #CelebrateCanadaDay #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #training #journeyperson #apprentice #apprenticeshiptraining #SheetMetalcUnion #SMARTLocalUnion280 #sheetmetalworkers #unionsheetmetalworkers #sheetmetal

The 2025 SMWTCS Newsletter is here! From contest highlights to student creativity, this issue celebrates our community’s achievements and initiatives. Check it out: smwtcs.ca/2025/06/24/new… #2025Newsletter #SMITB #SMWTCS #apprenticeshiptraining

Our training centres are a showcase of incredible craftsmanship & technical ability by our talented level 4 students. At both the Main & Valley locations, these student projects add “character” to the space, inspiring future students to tap into their endless ideas & creativity!

Through collaboration and shared effort, our sheet metal community continues to support the goals of BE4ALL. Check out our BE4ALL feature in the latest newsletter edition. smwtcs.ca/2025/06/24/be4… #BE4ALL #SMITB #SMWTCS #classes #jobs #apprenticeshiptraining #SMARTLocalUnion280