Not only is Ranken Technical College in St. Louis currently revitalizing its HVACR program ("Ranken Prepares For Upgrade," April 25), but in nearby Mokena, Ill., United Association (UA) Pipefitters' Local Union 597 just dedicated its new, $15 million Pipefitters' Training Center.
The two-story facility covers 198,000 square feet, is set on a 21-acre site, and is filled with state-of-the-art equipment. It was constructed to teach much-needed welding, piping, and HVACR service apprentices.