2013 Central States Master Apprenticeship Competition

The Insulation Professionals of Ohio specializes in providing clients and contractors with the highest-skilled and best-trained workers in the industry, a fact that was clearly evident at the 2013 Heat and Frost Insulators Central States Master Apprenticeship Competition earlier this month.

Held May 3rd and 4th at the Dayton Holiday Inn, the two-day competition tested the written and hands-on skills of the talented apprentices trained in our 3,000 square foot, state-of-the-art training facility in Dayton, Ohio.

Following a two-hour written test on Friday and seven hours of hands-on competition on Saturday, the apprentices and their guests were treated to a cocktail and dinner gala Saturday evening. The reception featured delicious food, dancing, and a program to honor IPO members, retirees, and the apprentice winners of the competition.

 

 

 

 

 

To provide this no-cost training through a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, the Insulation Professionals of Ohio work in conjunction with the Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund.  The JATC coordinates and funds the union insulation industry’s apprenticeship training program and journeyman upgrade education programs.

To learn more about IPO training and apprenticeship, click here.

National Firestop Training Held May 15-16

Firestop Inspection for Code Compliance training, this year’s National LMCT Firestop Training and Education class, will be offered free of charge for Heat & Frost Insulators Local 50 members next week.

The 2-day training event will be instructed by Tom Dake of the LMCT National Training Program. With over 10 years experience in the firestop industry, Tom is currently finishing a PhD in Public Policy with an emphasis on Fire and Life Safety.

Training attendees will receive 16 hours of CEU credits upon completing the course, which will be held on May 15-16 from 8 am-4 pm at the Local 50 training facility (947 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212). Lunch will be provided both days and seating is limited; please RSVP at your earliest convenience by contacting Business Manager Dorsey Hager by email (awl50@insulators.org) or phone (614.221.7177).

Industry wide, the Insulation Professionals of Ohio is at the forefront of an increased focus on the importance of properly installing firestopping insulation materials through standardized and proper design, installation, inspection and maintenance. The leadership team of Heat & Frost Insulators Local 50 is looking forward to sharing our professional commitment to proper firestop installation with our skilled and dedicated workforce.