Special Episode: Learning Journey: From Service to Skilled Trades — A Conversation with Veterans

SMACNA's Be4All Podcast

SMACNA's Be4All Podcast
Special Episode: Learning Journey: From Service to Skilled Trades — A Conversation with Veterans
Dec 11, 2025
BE4ALL

This episode features a Learning Journey session exploring veterans' experiences in the industry and how SMART and SMACNA are helping bridge the gap between military service and rewarding careers in sheet metal.


Led by Darrell Roberts, SMART Assistant to General President, this conversation will spotlight the real-life journey of transitioning from active duty to successful careers in the trades. Attendees will gain insight into the recruitment and retention needs across the industry. Hear directly from veterans who have built strong futures in the trade, and from the contractor perspective, about opening doors to a meaningful career path.

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