Transitioning from the armed services to civilian life can be a rocky road if you don’t have a plan, Spc. Joseph Pineiro explains. After serving six successful years in the U.S. Military, he was honorably discharged and ready to start the next chapter of his life. Thanks to the SMART Heroes apprenticeship program, he had a clear career path waiting for him.
The program provides sheet metal industry training, free of charge, to enlisted men and women of the U.S. Military prior to discharge. Upon completion, graduates can choose from the 148 SMART apprenticeship programs in the United States and be provided advanced placement as a second-year apprentice.