Mike Hazard (UA VIP) / Mike Harris (SMART Heroes - Sheet Metal ITI)

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - November 09, 2020 19:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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The first guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast was United Association Veterans in Piping Program Administrator Mike Hazard. He spoke about his history with the UA VIP Program, how registered apprenticeship programs stand out compared to other programs and how the UA VIP Program prepares transitioning military members for apprenticeships.

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers ITI SMART Heroes Program Administrator Mike Harris was the second featured guest on today’s show. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the SMART Heroes program, how it started, why they chose their original location, how the program prepares service members for an apprenticeship and more.