Sheet Metal Workers Local #2 - JATC

04/01/2026

Big congratulations to our talented apprentices for their outstanding performance at the Great Plains Regional Contest! 👏

🥇 William Vannerson – 1st Place, Architectural
🎉 Colby Thornton – 2nd Place, Industrial

We also want to recognize Tristan Bond for his effort and commitment in the competition. While he didn’t place this time, he put up an amazing fight! Thank you to all 3 of our apprentices for your hard work, determination, and dedication to representing our program so well!

Shoutout as well to St. Joseph’s apprentice ,Zach Taul, for earning 2nd Place in HVAC—great work!

And lastly, a special thank you to SMART Local 3 for hosting an excellent competition. We appreciate the opportunity to compete and connect with such skilled apprentices across the region.

02/16/2026

Precision. Skill. Pride. 💪

Congratulations to everyone who competed in this year’s Local #2 Apprentice Contest! Your craftsmanship and dedication to excellence continue to raise the standard of our trade.

A special recognition to our contest winners:
🏆 HVAC Champion – Tristan Bond
🏆 Architectural Champion – William Vannerson
🏆 Industrial Champion – Colby Thornton

Your hard work, attention to detail, and commitment to the craft truly set you apart. We’re proud of all the competitors who stepped up and showcased the strength and future of our industry.

Next stop — the Great Plains Regional Contest in March! We’re excited to see you represent us and showcase your skills at the next level.

Also a special thank you to our sponsors at Crescent, Milwaukee, Dynamic Fastener, DeWalt, Airgas, and Lincoln Electric for the prize donations!

12/18/2025

APPLICANTS: Here is a list of our 2026 testing dates.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
*Must be 18 years of age
*Must live within the jurisdiction of Local #2 JATC (see eligible counties under "step 1" https://sheetmetal2jatc.org/steps-to-apply/
*$50 dollar application fee
Use this link if you would like to apply: https://www.sheetmetal2.org/?zone=/unionactive/data_manager/form_page.cfm&usegroup=414

12/18/2025

12/18/2025