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Belonging and Excellence for All

A Joint Effort of SMART, SMACNA and the ITI

Launched in December 2021, the BE4ALL initiative is a joint effort of SMACNA, SMART and the International Training Institute (ITI). BE4ALL seeks to positively impact the unionized sheet metal industry’s work culture so that we can attract and retain the best, most skilled sheet metal workers – and in doing so, affirm the dignity of every person who walks through our doors. 

BE4ALL ensures that we are an industry that embodies professionalism – not only in our technical skills, but in the respectful work environments we create: free from harassment, discrimination, bullying and hazing. BE4ALL ensures that we are an industry where our members and contractors can do the best possible work efficiently and effectively. These are all critical ingredients to creating a thriving culture and industry. And we believe BE4ALL is the vehicle for how we make this happen.  

BE4ALL strengthens our workforce, benefits our communities and makes the unionized sheet metal industry stronger and more competitive by reflecting the communities where we operate and the people we serve. BE4ALL helps our contractors and our members meet the real-world demand for the best and most qualified workforce available and also reinforces union solidarity. 

The leadership of SMART, SMACNA and the ITI share this vision for transforming the industry. Together, we can create an environment of welcoming, belonging and excellence for all.