SMITB Training Coordinator Jud Martell and SMWTCS Head Instructor Jake LeBlanc attended the SMACNA-BC AGM in July, where Jake presented the 2025 Annual Report on behalf of SMITB/SMWTCS. The report highlighted a year of significant growth, with apprenticeship participation reaching record levels and 332 apprentices trained across 20 classes. Jake also shared updates on increased provincial training funding, apprentice competitions, industry outreach and environmental training initiatives. The AGM provided an important opportunity to connect with SMACNA-BC contractors and reinforce the partnership between industry and training in developing B.C.’s future sheet metal workforce.
