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Do you enjoy working with your hands, as well as your mind? Have you always wanted to know what makes things tick? If so, there may be an excellent career opportunity for you in sheet metal.

The Northern California Valley Sheet Metal Industry Joint Apprentice & Training Committee (SMWTC) Training Center located at 1624 Silica Avenue in Sacramento is the place to start! The Center attracts bright, young people who are looking for a job with good training, competitive salaries and great benefits. The Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association, and our member contractors –– the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) –– have enjoyed a long partnership of cooperation to bring this program to students who qualify.

Their apprenticeship programs allow sheet metal students to work while they train. For those who complete the apprenticeship program, the industry offers many rewards, in terms of job opportunities and standard of living. You’ll be part of an industry that has an outstanding record for steady employment and advancement opportunities.

To begin your career in sheet metal, you will be asked to take a written exam to establish your aptitude for the industry. We are looking for willing, skillful, trained craftspeople for our apprenticeship program. Once accepted, your on-the-job education will last four to five years, with the ability to earn a salary while you’re training.

For more information about how you can qualify for a career in sheet metal, visit sheetmetaltraining.com or call SMWTC at (916) 922-9381.