The International Training Institute, the education arm of the sheet metal, air conditioning and welding industry, received grant from Stanley Black & Decker's first.
The grant includes $50,000 in tools that will be used by SMART Heroes program.
Initiated in 2021, Global Impact Challenge grant program will award up to $25 in grant funding over the next five years to nonprofits that supporting trade development initiatives in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
The tools used in SMART Heroes program help shape the second careers of those transitioning from military to life, says Mike Harris, ITI administrator..
SMART Heroes program was created by ITI, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation workers, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, two locals and their training centers Western Washington and Colorado, and Helmets to Hardhats.
Upon discharge from service, these graduates may choose to enter any of SMART apprenticeship programs in United States and be provided direct entry and advanced placement including probability of obtaining second-year apprentice wages and benefits. .
ITI is sponsored by SMART, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation workers, and Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association . .
ITI supports apprenticeship and advanced career training for union workers in the sheet metal heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, welding and industrial, architectural and ornamental, and service and testing, adjusting and balancing industry throughout United States and Canada.
Guided by its purpose, the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders.
The company's iconic brands include DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, Cub Cadet, Hustler and Troy-Bilt.
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