Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 18 (SMART Local 18)

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Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 18, also known as SMART Local 18, is a labor union representing sheet metal workers in Wisconsin. As part of SMART (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers), the union provides its members with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, workplace representation, and professional development opportunities. The union operates training centers offering apprenticeship programs and continuing education in various sheet metal crafts including HVAC, architectural work, industrial applications, and specialty fabrication. SMART Local 18 also offers scholarship programs for members and their families.

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SMART 18 Scholarship

The SMART 18 Scholarship Program is a scholarship program developed by Sheet Metal Workers International Union Local No. 18 to support spouses or children of union members who intend to pursue further education in vocational or college programs. The program is managed by Scholarship America, the largest national designer and manager of scholarships and other educational support programs. The program offers two types of awards: nine $4,000 SMART Local 18 Awards and one $6,000 Essay Impact Award for the student who best answers the essay question. Awards are available for students who intend to attend full-time undergraduate studies at a recognized two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical institution. Although awards are not renewed automatically, students who satisfy the eligibility standards may apply each year. Recipients are selected based on academic history, demonstrated initiative and involvement in community and educational affairs, work experience, an essay, unusual family or life conditions, and an online recommendation. Financial need is not taken into account in the selection process.

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