After a five year apprenticeship, combining on the job training and classroom instruction at the apprenticeship school in Dorchester, the 2012 SheetMetal Workers Union local 17 graduation and awards was held at the Marrriot in Quincy in June.
Awards presented:
Francis X Lawton Award – Ryan Irizarry, Michael Donovan Award – “Apprentice(s) Of The Year” – Andrew Maxwell, William Felix, Timothy Borden & Erick Duarte.
Outstanding Apprentices of the Year – Michael Harn, Jason Wright, Michael Richardi, Daniel Scopton, Jeffrey Walls, Jason Joyce, David Lester, Craig Mclaren, Douglas Maccallum, Andrew Doherty, Michael Burns, Mark Blouin, Ryan Burg and Richard Collins.
Seven graduates are members of Helmets to Hardhats, men and women serving in the armed
forces while also participating as an apprentice. Not present due to overseas employment were Michael Harn Jr and Michael Tresoski.
To be eligible for the program, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit. The 2012 class ranged from early 20’s to early 40’s.