a:25:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:1:"4";s:8:"entry_id";s:0:"";s:6:"sticky";s:0:"";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2010-11-26 09:11 AM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:8:"category";a:1:{i:0;s:1:"4";}s:9:"author_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:37:"Local 36 Selected for Energy Training";s:9:"url_title";s:37:"local_36_selected_for_energy_training";s:4:"save";s:10:"Quick Save";s:11:"field_id_26";s:37:"Local 36 Selected for Energy Training";s:11:"field_ft_26";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_31";s:0:"";s:11:"field_id_44";s:309:"Sheet Metal Workers\' Local 36 and the Local 36 Training School have been selected by the International Training Institute (ITI) to host a series of training courses certifying sheet metal workers as Energy Audit Technicians. St. Louis is one of cities in the nation selected for participation in the program
";s:11:"field_ft_44";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_28";s:46:"Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, energy, training";s:11:"field_ft_28";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_29";s:3509:"<p>Sheet Metal Workers\' Local 36 and the Local 36 Training School have been selected by the International Training Institute (ITI) to host a series of training courses certifying sheet metal workers as Energy Audit Technicians.<br /> <br />The courses provide comprehensive training that will enable sheet metal workers to better identify problems through proper measurement and analysis of energy use by the HVAC system. At the completion of the courses, workers will be certified Energy Audit Technicians through the International Certification Board (ICB) and have the ability conduct Level One Energy Audits, providing more energy efficient heating and cooling solutions to the homes and businesses they serve.<br /> <br />\"We\'re thrilled to be hosting these courses and helping our workers become more diverse in their skills,\" said Dan Andrews, coordinator of the Local 36 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program. \"At Local 36 we take pride in the advancement of sustainable initiatives within our industry and are looking forward to continuing that tradition.\"<br /> <br />Course curriculum includes:<br />&bull;	Calculating EUI (Energy Utilization Index)<br />&bull;	Data collection and measurement skills required to perform a Total Commercial HVAC Systems Audit<br />&bull;	Identify inefficient and/or faulty equipment<br /> <br />As a result of a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, ITI has invited sheet metal training schools from five cities it has identified as most affected by the closure of automotive plants in past five years to host and conduct training courses designed to certify Level One Energy Auditors. While any local members or instructors can take the courses, the intent of the program is to re-train sheet metal journeymen who fell victim to the failing auto industry for other growing areas of the sheet metal industry.<br /> <br />\"These courses are an excellent opportunity to showcase not only our commitment to sustainable and efficient energy solutions, but to help sustain our workforce and make our workers more valuable to our customers,\" said Andrews.<br /> <br />The first series of courses took place the weeks of October 25 and November 15 with certifications scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010.<br /> <br />For more information about Sheet Metal Workers\' Local 36 visit www.sheetmetal36.org.<br /> <br />About Sheet Metal Workers\' Local 36<br />Serving its members since January 25, 1888, Sheet Metal Workers\' Local #36 encompasses the greater St. Louis metropolitan area, Eastern Missouri, Columbia, Jefferson City, and Springfield Missouri as well as Arkansas. Representing over 3,200 members and serving over 160 contractors, the organization is committed to providing customer satisfaction on every job through the highest quality, value, integrity, safety and craftsmanship. Local 36 is an affiliate of the Sheet Metal Workers\' Union International Association.<br /> <br />About the International Training Institute<br />ITI is jointly sponsored by Sheet Metal Worker\'s International Association (SMWIA) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors\' National Association (SMACNA). ITI offers apprenticeship and advanced career training for union workers in the sheet metal industry throughout the United States and Canada. Located in Alexandria, Va., ITI produces a standardized sheet metal curriculum supported by a wide variety of training materials free of charge to sheet metal apprentices and journeymen.<br /></p>";s:10:"category_0";s:1:"4";}