Our Program
This apprenticeship program provides sheet metal worker apprentices with the trade skills and theory necessary to design, assemble, and install shop fabricated parts and fulfills the in-class requirements of the apprenticeship program
Latest up-to-date procedures
Our Welding courses cover the latest processes and
techniques in MIG, TIG and stick welding in steel, stainless
and aluminum.
.
Long term career prospects
Graduates find employment in the construction industry as
sheet metal workers installing or fabricating duct work, blow
pipe and dust collection systems as well as polished food grade
stainless.
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for apprentices who:
•
Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning about the sheet metal industry.
•
Can work independently.
•
Are self-reliant and enjoy challenges.
Fox Valley Sheet Metal Apprenticeships
FOX VALLEY SHEET METAL
APPRENTICESHIPS
Sheet Metal Workers' Local #18
G
rowth
in
the
construction
business
and
increasing
emphasis
on
complete
environmental
control
ensure
a
steady
demand
for
sheet
metal
workers.
Modern
buildings
require
up-to-date
heating,
cooling
and
ventilation
systems,
many
of
which
depend
upon
air
movement
to
satisfy
design
conditions.
Fans
and
connected sheet metal duct work are the heart of such systems.
Apprenticeships
Prior to entering the in-class program, sheet metal worker pre-apprentices
typically have worked in the shop and field for approximately one year.
Apprentices attend one 8hr day a week at our training center in our paid related
instruction. In the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, Apprentices studybasic design concepts, AutoCAD, drafting and blueprint reading as well as welding. Sixty percent of class time is spent in theory and 40 percent
learning practical, hands-on skills in our training center shop
The aim of the course is an introduction to welding and fabrication applications and techniques in the
Sheet Metal Working Industry. This is a practical course, you layout then fabricate with hands on.
Our Success
Our training center is set up for you to achieve all you will need to know when getting into
the Sheet Metal trade. Our program is a 5-year Apprenticeship consisting of 9000 total
hours with 512 hours of paid related day class, 330 hours of combined night classes with
the remainder on the job training.
Our full-time instructors are also Sheet Metal journeymen that have advanced to the
instructor portion of their career. Our part time night class instructors are Sheet metal
foreman by day and have many years of combined work experience in the industry. Our
facility is open 5 days a week from 7:00 to 3:30 for anyone that would like a tour, please
don’t hesitate to call and set up an appointment.
The aim of the course is an introduction to welding and fabrication applications and techniques in the
Sheet Metal Working Industry. This is a practical course, you layout then fabricate with hands on.
Application Form
CLICK HERE
Equal Opportunity Pledge
The Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, arrest or conviction record, membership
in the armed forces, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person age 40 years old or older, or on any other basis
protected by applicable law.
The Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and operate the apprenticeship program as required
under 29 CFR part 30 and the equal employment opportunity rules of the state of Wisconsin.
Statement of 501(c)(3) Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Fund admits apprentices of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to apprentices in the Fund’s apprenticeship programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of color, national
and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other Fund-
administered programs.
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Latest up-to-date procedures
Our Welding courses cover the latest processes and
techniques in MIG, TIG and stick welding in steel,
stainless and aluminum.
Long term career prospects
Graduates find employment in the construction industry
as sheet metal workers installing or fabricating duct work,
blow pipe and dust collection systems as well as polished
food grade stainless.
CONTACT
1981 American Drive Neenah, WI 54956 920 819-7300 coordinator@smart18.org www.fvasmapprenticeship.org/G
rowth
in
the
construction
business
and
increasing
emphasis
on
complete
environmental
control
ensure
a
steady
demand
for
sheet
metal
workers.
Modern
buildings
require
up-to-date
heating,
cooling
and
ventilation
systems,
many
of
which
depend
upon
air
movement
to
satisfy
design
conditions.
Fans
and
connected
sheet
metal
duct
work
are
the heart of such systems.
ApprenticeshipsPrior to entering the in-
class program, sheet
metal worker pre-
apprentices typically
have worked in the shop
and field for
approximately one year. Apprentices attend one 8hr day a
week at our training center in our paid related instruction. In
the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, Apprenticesstudy basic design concepts, AutoCAD, drafting and blueprint
reading as well as welding. Sixty percent of class time isspent in theory and 40 percent learning practical, hands-on
skills in our training center shop
Our Program
This apprenticeship program provides sheet metal worker apprentices with the trade skills and theory necessary to design, assemble, and install shop fabricated parts and fulfills the in-class requirements of the apprenticeship program.Our Success
Our training center is set up for you to achieve all you will need to
know when getting into the Sheet Metal trade. Our program is a 5-
year Apprenticeship consisting of 9000 total hours with 512 hours
of paid related day class, 330 hours of combined night classes with
the remainder on the job training.
Our full-time instructors are also Sheet Metal journeymen that
have advanced to the instructor portion of their career. Our part
time night class instructors are Sheet metal foreman by day and
have many years of combined work experience in the industry.
Our facility is open 5 days a week from 7:00 to 3:30 for anyone that
would like a tour, please don’t hesitate to call and set up an
appointment.
The aim of the course is an introduction to welding
and fabrication applications and techniques in the
Sheet Metal Working Industry. This is a practical
course, you layout then fabricate with hands on.
1981 American Drive | Neenah | WI 54956 | 920 215-6278
FOX VALLEY SHEET METAL
APPRENTICESHIPS
TEL: 920 819-7300
Sheet Metal Workers' Local #18
TRAINING
Practical training with the latest techniques and technologies.
CONTACT
Contact us to find out more
CLICK HERE
Equal Opportunity Pledge
The Fund will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or
apprentices on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex
(including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic
information, marital status, arrest or conviction record, membership
in the armed forces, or because they are an individual with a disability
or a person age 40 years old or older, or on any other basis
protected by applicable law.
The Fund will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in
apprenticeship and operate the apprenticeship program as required
under 29 CFR part 30 and the equal employment opportunity rules of
the state of Wisconsin.
Statement of 501(c)(3) Nondiscriminatory Policy
The Fund admits apprentices of any race, color, national or ethnic origin
to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally
accorded or made available to apprentices in the Fund’s apprenticeship
programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of color, national
and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other Fund-
administered programs
Application Form
CLICK HERE
