Thursday, August 16, 2012

STATE FAIR HELP NEEDED!!!

Come out to the State Fair and spend a few hours representing Local 10 at the AFL-CIO Booth! You'll get a free ticket into the Fair and spend some time making - and giving away - some copper roses and other items while you talk to Fair goers about our trade.
To volunteer, call Mark Szybatka:  
651.779.6264 (Training Center)  OR  651.755.8426 (Cell).
CALL NOW!!!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

RIGGING AND SIGNAL PERSON CLASS

We will be offering another Rigging and Signal Person Class on Tuesday, July 31, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Here is the class description:
  • OSHA now requires that any person involved with the rigging and/or signaling of cranes be a Qualified Rigger or Qualified Signal Person.  Class length will be four hours which includes an exam on each qualification. Passing the exams ensures that you have the qualifications required to be a Qualified Rigger or Qualified Signal Person. 
Don't miss this class - contact Kate today to get your name on the list: kmino@metrojatc.org (or 651.779.6264).

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

POWER LIMITED TECHNICIAN UPGRADE CLASS

If you hold the Minnesota Power Limited Technician License, you are required to earn 16 hours of continuing education for renewal of the license. Don't let your license lapse, it costs more money to renew if you do! This 16-hour class will give you the needed hours of upgrade training to maintain your license. Class dates are July 30, August 1, August 6, & August 8, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Contact kmino@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)

Friday, June 1, 2012

BIM ACADEMY BENCHMARK DRAFT CLASS - July 9-12

More and more employers and projects require expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM). Certification utilizing the ITI's Benchmark BIM training software opens the door to new employment opportunities and lets you hit the ground running, no matter which BIM program the contractor is using.

THE ITI IS FORMING THIS CERTIFICATION CLASS WHICH WILL BE HELD AT OUR METRO TRAINING CENTER JULY 9-12 FROM 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:30 P.M. 

*Please note that working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.

THIS CLASS IS LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS so SIGN UP TODAY! 
EMAIL: kmino@metrojatc.org    OR    CALL KATE: 651.779.6264

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

MSHA CERTIFICATION CLASS STARTS JUNE 6!

We have scheduled a 24-hour MINE SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA) CLASS that will start on June 6. You will receive the MSHA-24 certification card upon successful completion of this class.  An MSHA card is required for a lot of project sites up on the Iron Range as well as for work in cement plants everywhere. Increase your options for work and get this card! NOTE: Unlike an OSHA card, the MSHA card requires eight hours of refresher training every year in order to maintain it.
SIGN UP NOW: kmino@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)

Friday, May 11, 2012

LOAD CALCULATION AND DUCT DESIGN CLASS - starting June 28

This 16-hour class will focus on the proper method to calculate heat loss for a residential home using a Manual J workbook and spreadsheet. Information from the spreadsheet will be used to calculate the heat loss for each room, and the entire house. Duct design will incorporate information from the heat loss spreadsheet to design a duct system to distribute the correct amount of air to each room to satisfy the load. This class qualifies for NATE Continuing Education Hours.
SIGN UP TODAY: kmino@metrojatc.org (or 651.779.6264)
 

Friday, May 4, 2012

POWER LIMITED TECHNICIAN UPGRADE CLASS

If you hold the Minnesota Power Limited Technician license, you are required to earn 16 hours of continuing education for renewal of the license. Don't let your license lapse, it costs more money to renew if you do! This 16-hour class will give you the needed hours of upgrade training to maintain your license. Class dates are May 22, 24, 29, & 31, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Contact kmino@metrojatc.org  (or 651.779.6264)